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Depression In Black Men: Disparities In Diagnosis And Treatment, Amy Nwaobasi, Md
Depression In Black Men: Disparities In Diagnosis And Treatment, Amy Nwaobasi, Md
Department of Family & Community Medicine Presentations and Grand Rounds
Objectives
- Review epidemiology
- Review risk factors and protective factors that are associated with depression in black men
- Understand causes of disparities in diagnosis
- Understand barriers to treatments
- Explore ways physicians can address these disparities
Depression In Primary Care: With A Focus On First-Line Medications, Michael Danielewicz, Md
Depression In Primary Care: With A Focus On First-Line Medications, Michael Danielewicz, Md
Department of Family & Community Medicine Presentations and Grand Rounds
This Lecture Will Cover:
- An overview of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), bupropion and mirtazapine
- Appropriate selection and dose adjustments of first-line agents for depressive disorders in a primary care setting
- Monitoring and tapering first-line antidepressants
- Special considerations in treatment
- Future directions for antidepressant treatment