Introduction
Objectives
What is Depression?
A Public Health Issue
Presentation in Primary Care
Categories of Depression
Stigma of Mental Illness
Barriers to Identification
Causes of Depression
Identifying Depressive Disorders
Suicide
Medical History & Physical Exam
Plan of Treatment
Acute Phase Treatment
Treatment with Medication
Psychotherapy
Combined Treatment
Continuation Phase
Maintenance Phase
Seek Consultation
Conclusion
Resources
References
Introduction
Objectives
What You Need to Know
Symptoms of Depression
Preparing For Your First Visit
Types of Treatment
Other Treatments
Talking to Others About Depression
Conclusion
Resources
Introduction
Objectives
Prevalence and Etiology
Suicide
Barriers to recognizing depression in the elderly
Recognizing depression in the elderly
Comorbid Medical Illnesses Associated with Depression
Medications that complicate the diagnosis of depression in the elderly
Categories of Mood Disorders
Treatment of depression in the elderly
Biological Treatments
Medications Used to Treat Depression in the Elderly
Choice of Antidepressant medication for persons with comorbid medical condition
Psychosocial Treatments
Conclusion
Geriatric Depression Scale
Zung Self Rating Depression Scale
Resources
References
Introduction
Objectives
What is Depression?
Etiology of Depression
Antidepressant Medication Therapy
Antidepressant Medication
Choosing Medications
Treatment Algorithms
When Medication Doesn't Work
Management of Side Affects
Patient Education
Conclusion
Introduction
Objectives
Extent of the Problem
Types of Depressive Illness
Etiology of Depression
Women are at Greater Risk Than Men
Uniqueness of Women
Identification of Depression
Treatment of Depression
Barriers to Treatment
Conclusion
Resources
References
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Depression Anthology
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Part I: Depression in Primary Care: An Overlooked Medical Illness
Part II: Depression and Women
Part III: Geriatric Depression
Part IV: Psychopharmacological Treatment of Depression
Part V: Patient Education: Depression is a Treatable Illness
Anthology Conclusion
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