Release date: June 1, 2006
Available for credit: Expired
Program Description
Join Dr. Michael Thase, Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Dr. Jonathan Stewart, Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, and Dr. John Zajecka, Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Rush University Medical Center, as they discuss the biologic profile, diagnosis, and treatment of atypical depression. Atypical depression is a diagnostically challenging condition that, when identified, responds well to treatment. These three distinguished panelists share their clinical experiences and suggest strategies for diagnosing and treating patients with atypical depression.
Target Audience
This program is intended for psychiatrists and other healthcare providers who care for patients with chronic mental illness.
Educational Objectives
Upon completion of this educational activity participants will be able to:
Identify the clinical features of atypical depression
Examine the neurobiological underpinnings of atypical depression
Implement a treatment plan with pharmacologic strategies to enhance patient outcomes
The views and opinions expressed in this activity are those of the faculty. They do not reflect the views of Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, any other manufacturer of pharmaceuticals, The University of California (UCLA), or Scinexa, LLC.
The recommendations made in this program are based upon a combination of randomized clinical trials, current guidelines, and the clinical practice experience of the participating panelists. Any medications, diagnostic procedures or treatments discussed by the panelists should not be utilized without evaluation of their patient's conditions. Participants are urged to consult the full prescribing information on any drug mentioned in this activity for recommended dosage, indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, and adverse effects before prescribing any medication.
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