(BPT) – The mental health crisis is a public health emergency that cannot be ignored. After COVID-19, Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) — a mood disorder where depressive symptoms can last consistently for at least a two-week period and affect all aspects of someone’s life — may be one of the most pressing public health crises in the world today. However, the standard of care for MDD treatment has been largely unchanged for decades, leaving an urgent need for treatment innovation.