| 5-HT | 5-Hydroxy Tryptamine or Serotonin |
| AI | Artificial intelligence |
| BBB | Blood–brain barrier |
| CNS | Central nervous system |
| ICHQ3C(R9) | International Council for Harmonisation guideline Q3C(R9): Impurities—Guideline for Residual Solvents |
| IM | Intramuscular |
| ISFDs | In situ-forming depots |
| IVIVC | In vitro–in vivo correlation |
| LAI | Long-acting injectable |
| MAOIs | Monoamine oxidase inhibitors |
| MDD | Major depressive disorder |
| ML | Machine learning |
| NE | Norepinephrine |
| NIR | Near-infrared |
| NLCs | Nanostructured lipid carriers |
| PBPK | Physiologically based pharmacokinetic |
| PCL | Polycaprolactone |
| PDE | Permitted daily exposure |
| PEG | Polyethylene glycol |
| PLA | Polylactic acid |
| PLGA | Poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) |
| SC | Subcutaneous |
| SLNs | Solid lipid nanoparticles |
| SNRIs | Selective serotonin–norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors |
| SSRIs | Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors |
| STARD | Sequenced Treatment Alternatives to Relieve Depression |
| TCAs | Tricyclic antidepressants |
| WHO | World Health Organization |