State-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment modalities for anxiety and depression

Depressive disorder, or depression, is one of the most common psychiatric diseases affecting millions worldwide. Anxiety disorders are also common. Most patients with anxiety refer to general practitioners signs vegetative dysfunction. per se occurs in 40% and associated depression (mixed anxiety-depressive disorder) IN 26%. Comorbidity relatively high, extent this comorbidity changes aging. This paper reviews diagnostic treatment modalities for depression. Their diagnosis includes clinical examination questionnaire. describes Neuro Scanner, an application that four scales diagnose i.e., Veyn Scale, Spielberg Trait scale, Hospital Depression Scale (HADS), Montgomery–Asberg Rating (MADRS). To date, a large amount data illustrating significant genetic, neurobiological, symptomatic similarity has been accumulated. phenomenon accounts efficacy same drugs (e.g., antidepressants, anxiolytics, neuroleptics, etc.). KEYWORDS: anxiety, comorbidity, anhedonia, diagnosis, anti-depressants, cognitive behavioral therapy. FOR CITATION: Kotova O.V., Belyaev A.A., Akarachkova E.S. State-of-the-art Russian Medical Inquiry. 2021;5(10):648–653 (in Russ.). DOI: 10.32364/2587-6821-2021-5-10-648-653.