The present invention relates to a new method of treatment for persons meeti ng diagnoses for major depressive disorder, or other unipolar (non-bipolar, nonpsychotic and non-treatment resistant) depression. The method comprises administering a combination of two categories of drugs, antipsychotics or dopamine system stabilizers, in combination with a newer antidepressant such as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, as initial treatment or as soon as possible. The method targets the prevention of suicide, and provides othe r benefits including preventing disease progression development of tolerance toward the antidepressants. Another aspect of the invention relates to using the method for alleviating cognitive distortion and related functional impairment or health risks, and/or using the method for smoking cessation or nicotine withdrawal.
COMBINATION THERAPY FOR DEPRESSION, PREVENTION OF SUICIDE, AND VAROUS MEDICAL AND PSYCHIATRIC CONDITIONS