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Depression

Friday, November 13, 2020. 07:30 - 12:00 PST (10:30 - 15:00 EST)

Topic: Depression

Learning Objectives:
1. Explain and interpret the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for major depression.
2. Identify appropriate MDD screening and monitoring tools.
3. Categorize and compare the unique characteristics of antidepressant treatments and apply the treatment algorithm in daily practice.
4. Demonstrate medication discontinuation and switching strategies.
5. Identify risk factors that suggest depression treatment should be long-term.
6. Analyze clinical cases that highlight the didactic proportion of the program.

  • This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and approved by the University of Ottawa’s Office of Continuing Professional Development. You may claim a maximum of 4.5 hours (credits are automatically calculated).

  • FOR FAMILY PHYSICIANS ONLY: This 3 credit-per-hour Group Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada for up to 12 Mainpro+® credits.

    You will receive 4.5 Group Learning Activity (Section 1) credits for attending any PsychedUp CME. However, if you wish to earn the 12 Mainpro+ credits, the CFPC requires you to answer the following question, 2-3 weeks after the event.
    The question is: "Based on what I learned at PsychedUp CME, I have made the following changes in my practice”.
    2 to 3 weeks after any PsychedUp event you attend, we will send you this question, and when you submit your response, you will receive a second certificate for the 12 Mainpro+ credits. 

  • The CFPC has an agreement regarding credit reporting and reciprocity with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (Royal College). Accredited Section 1 Royal College credits are eligible certified credits for CFPC members, up to a maximum of 50 credits per five-year cycle. Any additional credits are eligible as non-certified credits. 

  • Nursing: Upon the completion of a PsychedUp CME program, we will email you a “proof of attendance” certificate.
    Your PsychedUp CME educational experience is a Professional Development Activity.  This includes conferences, teleconferences, seminars, workshops that apply to your certification specialty. Calculate the total hours attended. On average, claim 6 hours for each day spent at a conference. Learn more.

  • American Medical Association (AMA): Through an agreement between the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the American Medical Association, physicians may convert Royal College MOC credits to AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. For more information on the process to convert Royal College MOC credit to AMA credit, please click here.

Earlier Event: October 16
Bipolar Disorders
Later Event: November 27
ADHD & Epigenetics

Screen the right patients, use the right tools, make the right treatment choices for the benefit of your patients, their families, and your practice.  

You'll leave PsychedUp CME with:
* A plan for conducting highly effective, time-efficient diagnostic interviews.
* A review of the most up-to-date, evidence-based, clinically relevant psychiatric treatments.
* A patient-focused, individualized prescribing plan that will save you time, lessen your clinical burden and relieve your patient's suffering.
* A renewed confidence when managing mental illnesses in your busy practice.