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An estimated 5 million adolescents aged 15–21 in the United States experience major depression, representing a significant and growing public health challenge. For these young individuals, depression can disrupt critical developmental milestones, affecting academic achievement, family relationships, social functioning and emotional growth during formative years. Treatment options for MDD remain limited, particularly for adolescents who cannot tolerate or do not respond to medication. Those who fail to achieve relief with first-generation treatments face prolonged suffering, higher healthcare costs, and a higher risk of comorbid conditions, such as substance abuse and suicide. Together, these challenges highlight what has historically been a critical gap in access to effective, well-tolerated treatment options for this vulnerable population.