Treatment of Depression

The course will present a primer on the diagnosis and management of depression for the general psychiatrist, primary care physician, psychologist, or nurse practitioner. The course is designed in a scalable model. This means that each lecture builds upon the previous one, paralleling the thought process that psychiatrists follow when facing a patient with increasingly resistant depression. Participants may follow the course as far as they wish, based on how much they are interested in doing in their practices. Participants will get a complete, self-contained lesson in each lecture, permitting them to either view the entire course (in any order desired) or select which module(s) they wish to view. The lectures will include at least one case presentation, played by two of the DCRP faculty where one will play the doctor and the other will play the patient.

The course includes an array of resources, videos and other materials to enhance the learning experience. All content and assignments can be completed at any time. The course is accessible via desktop, laptop, smartphone or tablet.

Course materials are available beginning on March 30, 2023.

Pricing

Physicians and Doctoral-level Professionals: $445.00
Other Professionals: $345.00

Cancellation Policy

A $10.00 administrative fee will be applied.

Target Audience

General psychiatrists, psychologists, primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, other clinicians such as social workers and psychologists.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

Diagnose Major Depressive Disorder in the outpatient clinical setting
Provide basic and advanced psychopharmacological interventions for depressed patients
Refer appropriately to different psychotherapies or to somatic therapies
Describe basic principles of how to incorporate cultural competency in clinical practice

Course summary

Available credit:

6.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of McLean Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital. McLean Hospital is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
McLean Hospital designates this Enduring activity for a maximum of 6.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
6.75 Nursing Contact Hours
Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 13, sections 13, 14, 14A, 15 and 15D and Chapter 112, sections 74 through 81C authorize the Board of Registration in Nursing to regulate nursing practice and education.
This program meets the requirements of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing (244 CMR 5.00) for 6.75 contact hours of nursing continuing education credit. Advance practice nurses, please note: Educational activities which meet the requirements of the ACCME (such as this activity) count towards 50% of the nursing requirement for ANCC accreditation.
6.75 Social Workers
The Collaborative of NASW, Boston College, and Simmons College Schools of Social Work authorizes social work continuing education credits for courses, workshops, and educational programs that meet the criteria outlined in 258 CMR of the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Social Workers
This program has been approved for 6.75 Social Work Continuing Education hours for relicensure, in accordance with 258 CMR. Collaborative of NASW and the Boston College and Simmons Schools of Social Work Authorization Number D 90724
6.75 Participation
This course allows other providers to claim a Participation Certificate upon successful completion of this course.
Participation Certificates will specify the title, location, type of activity, date of activity, and number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ associated with the activity. Providers should check with their regulatory agencies to determine ways in which AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ may or may not fulfill continuing education requirements. Providers should also consider saving copies of brochures, agenda, and other supporting documents.
6.75 Psychologists CE Credit
The Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Psychiatry is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Psychiatry maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
This offering meets the criteria for 6.75 Continuing Education (CE) credits per presentation for psychologists.

Registration opens:

03/30/2023

Course closes:

03/25/2027

Cost:

$445.00

Rating:

Intro to Depression:
After this module participants should be able to:

Describe the epidemiology of depressive disorders
Identify the DSM criteria for diagnosing depression and related subtypes
Identify the impact of comorbid medical and psychiatric disorders on depression

Intro to Commonly Used Antidepressants:
After this module participants should be able to:

Demonstrate the most commonly used antidepressants for treating depression
Identify the risks, benefits, and side effects of each
Examine how to prescribe these agents in general medical or psychiatric practice

Intro to Commonly Used Natural Remedies:
After this module participants should be able to:

Discuss the mechanisms and indications for various natural remedies with purported antidepressant benefits
Classify how to prescribe these agents in general medical or psychiatric practice
Identify how to discuss these remedies with patients who may be interested in trying them

Psychotherapies:
After this module participants should be able to:

Characterize the different types of psychotherapies available for the management of depression
Evaluate which psychotherapies are best suited for particular patients
Know how to refer patients for psychotherapy when appropriate

Advanced Psychopharmacology:
After this module participants should be able to:

Identify about some of the more complex medications used for managing more serious depression
Analyze the proper use of these agents, including off-label indications
Decide whether to prescribe these yourself or refer the patient out when required

Somatic Therapies and Ketamine:
After this module participants should be able to:

Analyze about the different somatic therapies available for treatment resistant depression, e.g., ECT, TMS, DBS, ketamine.
Identify when it is appropriate to prescribe these therapies, based on efficacy and safety considerations
Demonstrate how to refer patients for these treatments when indicate

Special Populations:
After this module participants should be able to:

Specify the complexities of working in mental health care of Special Populations, e.g. minorities
Identify principles of cultural competence in general medical and psychiatric practice
Review these concepts when working with patients of different ethnicities, nationalities, etc.

Course Director(s)

Cristina, Cusin, MD

has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with Janssen, Clexio, Perception Therapeutics;.

David Mischoulon, MD

has a financial relationship (Financial Support) with MGH Clinical Trials Network and Institute (CTNI);.

has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with Nordic Naturals, Heckel Medizintechnik GmbH;.

Planner(s)

Cristina, Cusin, MD

has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with Janssen, Clexio, Perception Therapeutics;.

David Mischoulon, MD

has a financial relationship (Financial Support) with MGH Clinical Trials Network and Institute (CTNI);.

has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with Nordic Naturals, Heckel Medizintechnik GmbH;.

Jane Pimental, MPH

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

David Rubin, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Susan Sprich, Ph.D.

has a financial relationship (Other) with Springer;.

has a financial relationship (Other) with Oxford University Press;.

has a financial relationship (Other) with Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT);.

Speaker(s)

Cristina, Cusin, MD

has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with Janssen, Clexio, Perception Therapeutics;.

Lauren Fisher, PhD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Felipe Jain, MD

has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with Benson Henry Institute for Mind/Body Medicine at MGH;.

has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with Clinical Trials Network Institute;.

David Mischoulon, MD

has a financial relationship (Financial Support) with MGH Clinical Trials Network and Institute (CTNI);.

has a financial relationship (Professional Services) with Nordic Naturals, Heckel Medizintechnik GmbH;.

Albert Yeung, MD, ScD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Available Credit

6.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of McLean Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital. McLean Hospital is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
McLean Hospital designates this Enduring activity for a maximum of 6.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
6.75 Nursing Contact Hours
Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 13, sections 13, 14, 14A, 15 and 15D and Chapter 112, sections 74 through 81C authorize the Board of Registration in Nursing to regulate nursing practice and education.
This program meets the requirements of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing (244 CMR 5.00) for 6.75 contact hours of nursing continuing education credit. Advance practice nurses, please note: Educational activities which meet the requirements of the ACCME (such as this activity) count towards 50% of the nursing requirement for ANCC accreditation.
6.75 Social Workers
The Collaborative of NASW, Boston College, and Simmons College Schools of Social Work authorizes social work continuing education credits for courses, workshops, and educational programs that meet the criteria outlined in 258 CMR of the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Social Workers
This program has been approved for 6.75 Social Work Continuing Education hours for relicensure, in accordance with 258 CMR. Collaborative of NASW and the Boston College and Simmons Schools of Social Work Authorization Number D 90724
6.75 Participation
This course allows other providers to claim a Participation Certificate upon successful completion of this course.
Participation Certificates will specify the title, location, type of activity, date of activity, and number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ associated with the activity. Providers should check with their regulatory agencies to determine ways in which AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ may or may not fulfill continuing education requirements. Providers should also consider saving copies of brochures, agenda, and other supporting documents.
6.75 Psychologists CE Credit
The Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Psychiatry is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Psychiatry maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
This offering meets the criteria for 6.75 Continuing Education (CE) credits per presentation for psychologists.

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$445.00Included

Treatment of Depression