title: Borderline hypothyroidism and depression.
abstract: This review defines subclinical hypothyroidism and examines its influence on the occurrence and course of major depression. Recommendations are presented for the identification and treatment of patients with coexisting mood disorders and borderline thyroid failure.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill 27599-7160, USA.
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Haggerty
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Prange
mesh_terms: D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007037:Hypothyroidism / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D019965:Neurocognitive Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D013960:Thyroid Function Tests; D013963:Thyroid Hormones / Q000008:administration & dosage
chemical_list: D000928:Antidepressive Agents; D013963:Thyroid Hormones