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Description: Atypical depression (AD) is one of the commonly experienced depressive subtypes and is predicted to become more prevalent despite the term “atypical” implying that the condition is rare. This scoping review synthesises the evidence on the manifestation and measurement of AD. During the review process, five key areas were explored: (a) unique symptomatology, (b) prevalence, (c) group differences, (d) comorbidity and factors associated with AD, and (e) the use of existing measures of AD. Although the evidence confirms that AD is a distinct subtype of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), it is under-researched. Further research specifically focused on AD is now needed to gain a better understanding of psychosocial aspects of AD and develop psychometrically sound measures to enable accurate screening and diagnosis.