Summary:
According to research, up to one-third of patients with depression fail to experience lasting wellness despite the usage of medication, such as antidepressant treatment. An exploration of recent studies now describes depression not as a monolithic disorder but instead as a complex brain/body disease with multiple contributing factors for which medications are only one potential treatment. This presentation, designed for psychologists, licensed mental health professionals, and medical professionals, explores the neurobiology of depression, focusing on the relationship between brain circuitry, immune response, and cellular brain changes. The presenters will review the current research on various contributing factors to depression, such as lifestyle, relationships, genetics, and spirituality. Furthermore, the presenter will help participants develop integrative strategies to resolve and reduce the risk of depression and explore treatment augmentation strategies for refractory cases.
APA, ASWB, NBCC, IBCC, NAADAC, Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling, AMA PRA Category 1 Credits, AOA Category 2A Credits, Georgia Nurses Association, AAFP