Introduction
major depression, cognitive distortions, depressed, depression, Depression
ADVERSE DRUG REACTIONS
The World Health Organization estimated that 264 million people had depression worldwide in 2017, and the global burden of depression is on the rise [Depression generally require a long-term treatment. Treatment of major depression typically consists of three distinctive phases: acute, continuation, and maintenance [Patient adherence to the antidepressant regimen is a critical factor in effective management of symptoms. However, studies show that antidepressant regimens are not sufficiently complied with in many parts of the world. According to Masand, obstacles to adequate antidepressant therapy may involve issues that are attributable to physicians (e.g., inadequate patient education), medications (e.g., adverse drug reactions, delayed onset of action), and patients (poor motivation to continue therapy, concerns about treatment) [Against this background, we hypothesize the following.
Taming their cognitive distortions would help patients adhere to their medication and treatment regimens and alleviate their illnesses.Patient satisfaction with pharmacy services will increase as a result of the aforementioned supports.Pharmacists’ confidence in dealing with depressed patients will increase as they gain experience with the interventions being introduced in this study.