CME

Managing Adolescent Depression in Primary Care: Assessing the Benefits and the Risks

Advanced Teletraining for Primary Care Physicians

Please join us for our webcast, Managing Adolescent Depression in Primary Care: Assessing the Benefits and the Risks--a free interactive evidence-based symposium designed to provide healthcare professionals with the necessary tools and information to facilitate early detection and intervention for adolescent depression.

Guests include John March, MD, MPH, Chief, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University Medical Center and John Curry, Ph.D, Professor of Child Psychology, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University Medical Center.

Evidence-based Management of Adolescent Depression

Activity Chair and Moderator Richard D'Alli, MD

Chief, Division of Child Development & Behavioral Health
Department of Pediatrics
Medical Director, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Services
Duke University Medical Center

Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of each activity, learners should be able to:

Examine the prevalence of the most common pediatric mental illnesses discussed.
Identify the biological underpinnings and genetic vulnerability of the pediatric mental illness discussed.
Identify the principles of safe, effective, and scientifically supported treatments for pediatric mental illnesses.
Safely apply the identified state-of-the-art treatments for the pediatric mental illnesses discussed.
Recognize adverse effects of treatments discussed.

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Managing Adolescent Depression in Primary Care: Assessing the Benefits and the Risks