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Adolescent Depression

The Reality of Adolescent Depression-This program promotes the need for increased awareness of depression in adolescents. About 20 percent of teens will experience teen depression before they reach adulthood. Less than 33 percent of teens with depression get help, yet 80 percent of teens with depression can be successfully treated if they seek help from a doctor or therapist, and many local health clinics offer free or discounted treatment for teens with depression. This program is designed to assist pharmacists in understanding Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), especially in adolescents, as well as the benefits of managing this disorder with medications. The program includes information on pharmacologic treatments, drug interactions, and patient counseling.
Review the epidemiology, etiology, and pathophysiology of major depressive disorder in adolescents. Compare and contrast the FDA approved pharmacological approaches to the management of depression to include efficacy, safety, and roles of available treatments. Describe the role pharmacists can have in identifying, educating and treating adolescent patients suffering from depression.
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Expires 12/6/13