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| Overview Women
are twice as likely as men to be diagnosed with depression; hormonal factors and
the responsibilities at work and home are cited as reasons for the disparity.
However, even though 3 to 4 million men in the United States are affected by the
illness, they are less likely to admit to the disease and healthcare professionals
are less likely to suspect it. The same is true for other patient groups, including
African American and Latino populations. In this interview, Valerie Hart, EdD,
APRN, CS and Nancy Balkon, ANP-BC, PhD will discuss how atypical patients might
manifest signs and symptoms of depression and how healthcare professionals can
recognize this debilitating disease in all patients. | |
Learning Objectives
Upon
completion of this course, you should be able to: -
Identify patient groups that are often overlooked when diagnosing
depression -
Cite various patient presentations of
depression and appropriate treatment strategies -
Describe
barriers to effective patient care in the primary care setting and myths about
depression | | | Learner
Participation to Earn Credit |
| Target Audience | | This
CE activity is designed for nurse practitioners as well as other healthcare providers
who are involved in the care of patients with depression. |
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Disclosures |
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| Valerie A. Hart, EdD, APRN, CS [BioSketch]
| | Associate Professor of Nursing, University
of Southern Maine; Private Psychotherapy Practice, Portland, Me | | Disclosure:
No financial relationships with a commercial party to disclose. | |
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| Nancy Balkon, PhD, ANP-C, APRN [BioSketch]
| | Clinical Associate Professor, Stony Brook
University School of Nursing, Stony Brook, NY; Nurse Practitioner Zucker Hillside
Hospital Evaluation Center; North Shore – Long Island Jewish Health System, Glen
Oaks, NY | | Disclosure: No financial
relationships with a commercial party to disclose. | |
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Accreditation
Statement
This activity
has been granted 1 contact hour(s) of continuing education (which includes .2
hours of pharmacology) by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Program
ID 0505210. 
Accreditation
Period
This activity
was initially published on August 1, 2005 and is eligible
for credit through July 31, 2007.
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| Course
Certificate Fees | These course certificates
are FREE to the holders of the CD-ROM or the companion issue of CE-TODAY™
for Nurse Practitioners.* All others will be assessed a $10.00 USD processing
fee per credit hour. *Valid only during the free offer period
listed on the CD-ROM. | |
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