Health Ministry approves new standard for treating depression

The Ministry of Health has approved a new standard for the treatment of depression in adults. The corresponding order is posted on the website of the official publication of legal acts.

Patients are subject to examinations by a neurologist, ophthalmologist, therapist, urologist and obstetrician-gynecologist, as well as consultation with a medical psychologist.

The list of mandatory laboratory tests included a detailed general blood test, a biochemical blood test, an analysis for lipid metabolism disorders and a general urine test. In addition, tests are provided for hepatitis B and C, HIV and syphilis.

Electropuncture, electroneurostimulation of the brain, acupuncture with extremely high frequency currents, transcranial magnetic stimulation, plasmapharesis, hypoxy exposure and intravenous blood irradiation will be performed.

The new standard will replace the current 2022 document.