Overview
The purpose of the study is to describe the pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment utilization pathways in Italian routine clinical practice of participants with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and active suicidal ideation with intent.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Participant must meet Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th edition) (DSM-5) diagnostic criteria for single episode or recurrent Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), based upon clinical assessment
- In the physician's opinion the current depressive episode is moderate-to-severe in terms of severity.
- In the physician's opinion, acute psychiatric hospitalization is clinically warranted due to participant's current active suicidal ideation with intent
- Participant must be capable of discernment
- Participant must be able to read and write in the Italian language
- Participant must have signed the informed consent form (ICF) indicating that he/she understands the study purpose and is willing to participate in the study
- Participant is in the site's catchment area, as evaluated by the Investigator
Exclusion criteria:
- Participant currently (that is, at the time of enrolment and based upon clinical assessment) meets DSM-5 criteria for psychotic disorder, bipolar or related disorders, antisocial personality disorder, borderline personality disorder, intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder, dementia
- Participant meets the DSM-5 severity criteria for moderate or severe substance or alcohol use disorder (except for nicotine or caffeine) within the 6 months before enrolment, based upon clinical assessment
- Participant has participated in or is currently enrolled in any clinical trial with experimental treatments within the current major depressive episode