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Depression and Medication Management Register Now
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| Instructor: |
Fred Raleigh, Pharm.D., BCPP Click to View Biography
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| Number of CEUs: |
3
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| Price: |
27.00
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| Course
Description: |
Worldwide, the incidence of depression is growing. Effective management of depression requires a collaborative effort between those affected and providers of mental health care. This course is designed to increase the reader’s understanding of the newer generation of antidepressants popularly employed today. Readers will review the demographics and diagnosis of depression, explore fact and fiction in regards to reports in the press, evaluate the value of medication-induced remission, and look at how to recognize whether problems voiced by the patient may be related to the disorder or use of medications. The ultimate goal is to improve patient care by increasing understanding of contemporary medications used in the treatment of depression.
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| Target Audience: |
The course is designed for mental health professionals working with clients who take antidepressant medications for depression.
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| Learning
Objectives: |
At the conclusion of the program, the reader will better understand:
- The social, economic, and long-term consequences of depression.
- The role mental health practitioners can play with clients using antidepressant medication.
- The use of SSRI agents along with the indications for use and the common profile for side effects.
- The use of Mixed Receptor Site agents along with the indications for use and the common profile for side effects.
- How to encourage patient compliance with antidepressant medication protocols.
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Course Agenda: |
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| Copyright:
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