Not All Depression is Major Depressive Disorder: A Primary Care

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Category: CME
Sub-Category: PSYC
Date: 5/29/2006
Time:8:00 AM to 8:45 AM
Facility: Moscone Convention Center
Location: Gateway Ballroom 103
Description: At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to:
Review the DSMIV-TR diagnostic criteria for Bipolar Disorder
Discuss the components of a thorough but brief (<10 minute) evaluation of a patient presenting to primary care with mood complaints
Discuss important elements in educating a patient with newly diagnosed Bipolar Disorder
Choose between a number of available treatment options for Bipolar Disorder

Mood problems, particularly depression, are by far the most common behavioral health complaints presenting to the primary care setting. However, not all depression is major depressive disorder. Knowing how to evaluate patients presenting with depressive symptoms and how to recognize bipolar disorder in particular will assist non-psychiatric clinicians in managing this common complaint. This session will address the soup-to-nuts of bipolar disorder for the primary care provider.
Speaker(s): Oliver N. Oyama Ph.D., PA-C 


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