Depression is a disabling, highly prevalent, frequently chronic, and difficult-to-treat disorder
with an immense cognitive, social, and economic burden. Given that many of the advances …

Background: Primary prevention has the potential to modify the course of depression, but the
consistency and magnitude of this effect are currently undetermined. Methods: PRISMA and …

Conclusion Depression prevention research and practice have progressed from a
pioneering stage to one in which evidencesupported and cost-effective interventions can be …

Background Exercise may be a promising target for depression interventions. However,
evidence for a beneficial effect of exercise interventions on the prevention of depression …

Psychological interventions have been proven to be effective to prevent depression,
however, little is known on the cost-effectiveness of psychological interventions for the …

Objective: To examine the overall effect of individual depression prevention programs on
future likelihood of depressive disorder and reduction in depressive symptoms. In addition …

Aim The aim of this narrative summary was to examine the efficacy of physical activity and
exercise as a universal prevention for depression in young people. Methods We conducted …

The effectiveness of universal preventive approaches in reducing the incidence of
affective/psychotic disorders is unclear. We therefore aimed to synthesise the available …

Although, since the 1970s, more and more people in Western countries have received
mental health care, most notably pharmacotherapy, epidemiological data do not indicate a …

Purpose Depressive disorders are common and have a considerable impact on patients and
societies. Several treatments are available, but their effects are modest and reduce the …