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Depending on the population and methodology, anywhere from 10-30% of people diagnosed with major depressive disorder are considered to have "treatment-resistant
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Depending on the population and methodology, anywhere from 10-30% of people diagnosed with major depressive disorder are considered to have "treatment-resistant" depression, which usually means they've failed to respond to at least two antidepressants despite adequate compliance (exact definitions vary as this is not a separate diagnosis) [1].
[1] https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/mood-disorders/treatment-resistant-depression https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseas...