Insights on Atypical Antipsychotics in Depression Treatment

This chapter examines the effectiveness of aripiprazole for treating unipolar depression, focusing on its tolerability and appropriate dosing. It reviews recent clinical trials involving various atypical antipsychotics and concludes with insights on using lumateperone and brexpiprazole as augmentative options while warning against the exclusive use of antipsychotics in managing bipolar disorder.