APP 2026: Treating Major Depressive Disorder

References:

American Psychiatric Association. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. 5th ed, text rev. Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Association; 2022.

Kroenke K, Spitzer RL, Williams JB. The PHQ-9: validity of a brief depression severity measure. J Gen Intern Med. 2001;16(9):606-613. doi:10.1046/j.1525-1497.2001.016009606.x

Stahl SM, Muntner N. Stahl's Essential Psychopharmacology: Neuroscientific Basis and Practical Applications. 5th ed. Cambridge University Press; 2021.
 

Target Audience

APP Providers

Learning Objectives

Review the DSM V Diagnostic criteria for Major Depressive Disorder.
Review treatment options. 
Review why some options are better than others.
Review specific instances in which some choices are preferable for specific patients
Review when in office treatment is not appropriate.
 

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Course opens: 
05/20/2026
Course expires: 
12/31/2026
Cost:
$5.00
Rating: 
0

Allegheny General Hospital is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Allegheny General Hospital designates this enduring material for a maximum of .75 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.

Available Credit

  • 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

Price

Cost:
$5.00
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