Using Adverse Events and Patient Preferences to Personalise Pharmacological Treatment for Depression

This project aims to make treatment for depression more tailored to each individual's needs. When people are depressed, doctors often prescribe medication called antidepressants. However, not everyone responds the same way to these medications, and some people may experience side effects.

We want to find a better way to choose the right antidepressant for each person. We will ask patients, doctors, and experts for their opinions. Then, we will develop and use computer programs to help doctors make personalised treatment decisions. Our goal is to make sure that people with depression get the most effective treatment with the fewest side effects.

We are working with other researchers in Oxford, London, and Liverpool to make this happen. In the future, your doctor may use our tools to give you the best treatment for your depression, making you feel better and healthier.