Topic #1 UNDERSTANDING DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY: DIAGNOSIS AND EVIDENCE-BASED TREATMENT

Speaker: Tanvi Gupta, DO

Credentials: Staff Psychiatrist, Attending Physician, Talkiatry, University of Maryland Medical Center, Psychiatric Emergency Services, Shady Grove Adventist Hospital, Behavioral Health Units

Learning Objectives: 

• Identify the DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria and key clinical features of common depressive and anxiety disorders.

• Distinguish between depressive and anxiety disorders and relevant differential diagnoses using symptom presentation, course, and severity. 

• Select evidence-based pharmacologic and psychotherapeutic treatments for depression and anxiety based on current clinical guidelines.

• Integrate diagnostic assessment and treatment strategies into clinical decision-making for patients presenting with depressive and anxiety symptoms.

Topic #2 MANAGEMENT OF ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION: A PHARMACIST'S PERSPECTIVE

Speaker: Briana Murray, PharmD, BCACP
Credentials: Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Chase Brexton Health Care

Learning Objectives: 

• Discuss various pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment options for anxiety and depression. 

• Analyze the pharmacology of key medications used in treating anxiety and depression.

• Review common side effects and monitoring associated with anxiety and depression medications.

• Equip health care providers with essential counseling points to communicate with patients about their treatment options

This program is sponsored by the Maryland Department of Health Office of Pharmacy Services in collaboration with the University of South Alabama and Acentra Health.

Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the University of South Alabama (USA) College of Medicine Office of CME and Acentra Health. USA College of Medicine Office of CME is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Designation Statements

IPCE - This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 4.0 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

CME - The University of South Alabama College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Financial Disclosure

All relevant financial disclosures have been mitigated.

Attendance

This program is valid for 4.0 continuing education credits.

Registration

There is no fee for attending, however, all attendees must register in advance of the seminar. For those applying for continuing education credits, full attendance is required and an evaluation form must be submitted following the seminar. The seminar will be recorded, however, credits can only be received if attending the live event.