"Addressing Depression - The World’s Largest Health Problem" - James Murrough, MD, PhD
Depression is the world’s largest health problem, accounting for more disability than any other disease worldwide. Many patients with major depressive disorder are never diagnosed, and those who are diagnosed may not receive adequate treatment due to factors that include stigma, lack of understanding of the medical nature of depression in the community, and access to care. James Murrough, MD, assistant professor of psychiatry, neuroscience, and director of the Mood and Anxiety Disorders Program at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai writes that despite the scope and magnitude of the problem, the field may be witnessing a turning point in our capacity to understand and treat depression. “Despite the sobering scale of the problem, tangible progress in depression research and treatment should encourage optimism in clinicians and patients alike. With continued work, the future will continue to brighten.”
- James Murrough, MD, Assistant Professor, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Director, Mood and Anxiety Disorders Program, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai