Complexities of Major Depressive Disorder Podcast
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is one of the most common mental disorders in the United States. Primary care clinicians and mental health nurse practitioners are integral to addressing this common and chronic condition, as they are often at the front lines of diagnosing and managing patients with MDD. This peer exchange podcast featuring Linda Cabage, APRN, PMHNP-BC, and Katherine Sullivan, PMHNP-BC, allows busy practitioners to listen to a review of diagnostic challenges around this common and complex condition.
Functional Impairment in Patients With Bipolar Disorder Podcast
Bipolar I disorder is a lifelong illness marked by episodic recurrences that can be associated with functional decline, cognitive impairment, and a negative effect on quality of life. Even when bipolar I patients do achieve symptomatic remission, they may have difficulty returning to baseline functioning. Listen to your colleagues discuss 3 broad categories of functional impairment, review scales that can help to assess function, and share ways in which they help patients in their own practices.
Helping Patients Navigate Inadequate Treatment Response in MDD
Patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) often experience an inadequate response to antidepressant therapy. NPs play a vital role in educating patients about treatment response, including setting appropriate expectations for treatment and explaining the next steps should a patient not respond adequately. This peer exchange will teach you the skills to navigate this complex but common situation, including how to communicate about treatment response in MDD and how to navigate patients’ reactions should they experience a less-than-optimal response to medication