This activity aims to equip participants with the skills to analyze screening recommendations and diagnostic criteria for depression, recognize treatment options for depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. The session will provide insight on how to identify and evaluate generalized anxiety and panic disorders. The session covers the prevalence and economic impact of depression, screening and diagnostic tools, risk factors, symptoms, and various treatment options, including pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• Analyze the screening recommendations and diagnostic screening tools for depression, anxiety, and mood disorders
• Identify, compare, and contrast the presentation of depression, generalized anxiety, and mood disorder
• Recognize and implement the pharmacologic treatment options for depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder
• Evaluate a patient with unspecified mood disorder for underlying bipolar disorder

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