Live Webinar: Management of Major Depressive Disorder: A Collaborative Care Approach Live
Disease State Management/Drug Therapy CE for Pharmacist & Pharmacy Techs
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Course Summary
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a prevalent and disabling condition characterized by low mood, fatigue, impaired concentration, and sleep disturbances, impacting the quality of life and functional ability of millions globally. Its etiology is multifactorial, involving neurocircuitry, genetic, and environmental influences, while diagnosis relies on core symptoms, validated screening tools such as the PHQ-9, and DSM-5 criteria. Evidence-based management emphasizes a collaborative care model integrating psychotherapy, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and pharmacologic treatment, with a tailored approach to patient preferences and symptoms. Initial therapy for mild MDD typically favors CBT, whereas moderate to severe cases may require combined or augmented strategies using selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), bupropion, and other agents. Guideline-directed monitoring, suicide risk assessment, and long-term management are essential, with ongoing evaluation to address remission, relapse, or recurrence.
Describe the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and risk factors for major depressive disorder (MDD)
Describe the diagnostic criteria and clinical manifestations of MDD
Recall nonpharmacologic treatment strategies for MDD
Compare and contrast pharmacologic treatment options for MDD
Course Syllabus
I. Introduction
II. What is Major Depressive Disorder?
III. Overview
IV. Epidemiology and Etiology
A. Risk Factors
B. Etiology: Medication Risks
V. Pathophysiology
VI. Clinical Manifestation and Diagnosis
A. Core Symptoms
B. Additional Clinical Features
C. Diagnosis: DSM-5
D. Diagnosis: Screening Tools
E. Laboratory Workup
VII. Management Strategies
A. Goals of Therapy
B. General Approach
C. Phases of Treatment
D. NICE 2024: Flexible Stepped-Care Model
E. Treatment Guidelines
F. Psychotherapy Options
G. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
H. Pharmacologic Therapies
I. Suicide Risk Assessment
VIII. Monitoring and Evaluation
IX. Collaborative Care
X. Summary
How to Earn Live CE Webinar Credit
Participants are required to:
Read the learning objectives and faculty disclosures
Attend and participate in the live webinar
Complete an evaluation
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- Read the course objectives and faculty planner disclosure
- Read the course material
- Complete the post-test with a minimum score of 70% and complete the course evaluation form.
- Results are automatically submitted to CPE Monitor
Faculty Planner Disclosure
The following individuals were involved in developing this activity: L. Austin Fredrickson, MD, FACP, Liz Fredrickson, PharmD, BCPS, Kristina (Tia) Neu, RN, and Pamela Sardo, PharmD, BS. None of the individuals involved in developing this activity has a conflict of interest or financial relationships related to the subject matter. There are no financial relationships or commercial or financial support relevant to this activity to report or disclose by RxCe.com or any of the individuals involved in the development of this activity.
Unlabeled Use Disclosures
The information provided in this course is general in nature and it is solely designed to provide participants with continuing education credit(s). This course and materials are not meant to substitute for the independent, professional judgment of any participant regarding that participant’s professional practice, including but not limited to patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment and/or health management. Medical and pharmacy practices, rules, and laws vary from state to state, and this course does not cover the laws of each state; therefore, participants must consult the laws of their state as they relate to their professional practice. Healthcare professionals, including pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, must consult with their employer, healthcare facility, hospital, or other organization, for guidelines, protocols, and procedures they are to follow. The information provided in this course does not replace those guidelines, protocols, and procedures but is for academic purposes only, and this course’s limited purpose is for the completion of continuing education credits. Participants are advised and acknowledge that information related to medications, their administration, dosing, contraindications, adverse reactions, interactions, warnings, precautions, or accepted uses are constantly changing, and any person taking this course understands that such person must make an independent review of medication information prior to any patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment and/or health management. Any discussion of off-label use of any medication, device, or procedure is informational only and such uses are not endorsed hereby. Nothing contained in this course represents the opinions, views, judgments, or conclusions of RxCe.com LLC. RxCe.com LLC is not liable or responsible to any person for any inaccuracy, error, or omission with respect to this course, or course material.
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- Target Audience: Pharmacist, Pharmacy Tech
- Secondary Audiences: This educational activity is also for other healthcare professionals, such as nurses, physicians, or others who may be part of a healthcare team and may be interested in this educational topic. A healthcare team approach to patient care may be discussed in this activity, as applicable. No state board or professional organization has evaluated this activity to determine whether it meets the continuing education requirements of nurses, physicians, or other professions not listed under the “Target Audience” described above. Always verify with individual employers or supervisors whether they will accept this educational activity upon completion.
- Contact Hours: 1.0 (0.1 CEUs)
- Post-test must be completed by: 1/6/2026}
- Activity Type: Knowledge
- UAN: 0669-0000-25-152-L01-P
- Topic: Disease State Management/Drug Therapy
- UAN Number: (Techs): 0669-0000-25-152-L01-T
- CeBroker Number: 20-1344784
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