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Mental Health
How to Choose an Antidepressant for Major Depressive Disorder
The goal in treating major depressive disorder (MDD) is to move patients from symptomatic to full functional recovery, which means that the signs and symptoms of depression are absent or almost so, and the patient is restored to pre-depression day-to-day functioning in work, family and social settings.
This one-hour eCME is directed to the primary care practitioner and review treatment goals and medication options as recommended by the 2016 CANMAT guidelines. As well, very recent evidence is presented that may guide selection of antidepressant treatment choices. Case studies interwoven through the program will address improving overall patient functioning and work productivity.
DURATION
1 hr
PROFESSION
Physician
# OF CREDITS
0
ACCREDITATION
Unaccredited
EXPIRY DATE
2020-12-05
The goal in treating major depressive disorder (MDD) is to move patients from symptomatic to full functional recovery, which means that the signs and symptoms of depression are absent or almost so, and the patient is restored to pre-depression day-to-day functioning in work, family and social settings.
This one-hour eCME is directed to the primary care practitioner and review treatment goals and medication options as recommended by the 2016 CANMAT guidelines. As well, very recent evidence is presented that may guide selection of antidepressant treatment choices. Case studies interwoven through the program will address improving overall patient functioning and work productivity.
Faculty
- Tom Janzen, MD, MCFP
- Ghalib Ahmed, MD, CCFP, FCFP
- Lance Levy, MD, MB, ChB, MSc, FRCPC
- Marie-Claude Garant, MD
Learning objectives
After successful completion of the program, the participant will be able to:
- Explain the impact of major depressive disorder on function in all domains of a patient’s life including family, social life as well as the impact at work;
- Describe the goals in the treatment of MDD and the importance of choosing those treatments that addresses all symptom dimensions;
- Recognize how recently published data can guide antidepressant treatment selection;
- Discuss the importance of keeping patients functional to re-engage and in their work and in other aspects of their lives.
Accreditation
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of credits: 0
Duration: 1 hr
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1 hr
Duration
Physician
Profession
0
# of credits
Learning Objectives
After successful completion of the program, the participant will be able to:
- Explain the impact of major depressive disorder on function in all domains of a patient’s life including family, social life as well as the impact at work;
- Describe the goals in the treatment of MDD and the importance of choosing those treatments that addresses all symptom dimensions;
- Recognize how recently published data can guide antidepressant treatment selection;
- Discuss the importance of keeping patients functional to re-engage and in their work and in other aspects of their lives.
Unaccredited
ACCREDITATION
Mental Health
Learning Category
General
Topic
0
Price
2020-12-05
Expiry Date
CAN-eng
Region/Language
Course Description
The goal in treating major depressive disorder (MDD) is to move patients from symptomatic to full functional recovery, which means that the signs and symptoms of depression are absent or almost so, and the patient is restored to pre-depression day-to-day functioning in work, family and social settings.
This one-hour eCME is directed to the primary care practitioner and review treatment goals and medication options as recommended by the 2016 CANMAT guidelines. As well, very recent evidence is presented that may guide selection of antidepressant treatment choices. Case studies interwoven through the program will address improving overall patient functioning and work productivity.
Faculty
- Tom Janzen, MD, MCFP
- Ghalib Ahmed, MD, CCFP, FCFP
- Lance Levy, MD, MB, ChB, MSc, FRCPC
- Marie-Claude Garant, MD
Accreditation
This program is unaccredited.
1 hr
Duration
0
Price
0
# of credits
