Dealing with Depression Blended

Dealing with Depression is a highly interactive program that aims to provide general practitioners with a practical framework for diagnosis and managing depression. The program uses case based learning to explore key challenges GPs experience when caring for patients with depression. Cases will be examined and effective strategies will be devised to address these challenges. 

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Learning outcomes

• Diagnose clinically significant depression
• Recognise the contribution of biological, social and psychological factors to the current depressive episode
• Assess and manage risk in the depressed patient
• Select pharmacological treatment best suited to the individual patient
• Develop a comprehensive management plan derived from the formulation of the depressive episode

Accreditation

• 7.5 CPD hours incl. 5 hrs Educational Activity & 2.5 hrs Reviewing Performance (ACRRM & RACGP)
• Mental Health Skills Training (GPMHSC)

Topics

1. Assessment
2. Diagnosis
3. Management