Recognizing and Effectively Treating Depression in the Primary
Care Setting
CE Credits are FREE to
members of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and qualified recipients
of CE-TODAY™ for Nurse Practitioners journal.
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here for the CE-TODAY™ special pullout references:
American Psychiatric Association: Practice Guideline
for the Treatment of Patients with Major Depressive Disorder: Choice of Treatment
Modalities for Major Depression Real Men. Real Depression.
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He’s Not That
Into This: Recognizing Depression in Men and Other Atypical Patients
A
clinical discussion with
Valerie A. Hart, EdD, APRN, CS
and
Nancy Balkon, PhD, ANP-C, APRN In
this interview, the faculty will discuss how atypical patients might manifest
signs and symptoms of depression and how healthcare professionals can recognize
this debilitating disease in all patients.
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Depression:
When and How to Treat a Debilitating Disease
Reviewed by Valerie
A. Hart, EdD, APRN, CS This article provides
an overview of the pharmacologic options for treating the many forms of this debilitating
disease. Criteria for deciding when to refer a patient to a mental health professional
are also discussed.
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| Target Audience
These
CE activities are designed for nurse practitioners as well as other healthcare
providers who are involved in the care of patients with depression. Accreditation
These
activities have been granted 3 contact hour(s) of continuing education (which
includes 1.0 hours of pharmacology) by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners,
course number 0505210. Accreditation Period
These
activities were initially published on August 1, 2005 and is eligible for
credit through July 31, 2007. | |
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Assessment
of a Mood Disorder in the Primary Care Setting: