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Psychiatry Boot Camp

2.8 Depressive Disorders

Jan 18, 2024
Dr. Roger McIntyre, Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto, discusses the differentiation of normal 'low mood' from psychiatric conditions. The podcast covers historical subtypes of depression, DSM specifiers for major depressive disorder, epidemiology, neurophysiology, and treatment options.
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  • Psychotherapies like CBT, IPT, mindfulness therapy, and behavioral activation therapies are effective in treating depressive symptoms and can be delivered in various formats including virtual guided therapy.
  • When choosing medication for depression, it is important to consider individual patient factors such as anxiety, pain, cognitive problems, comorbid conditions, and side effect profiles to guide the choice of medication and minimize side effects.

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Psychotherapy as a Treatment for Depression

Psychotherapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), interpersonal therapy (IPT), mindfulness therapy, and behavioral activation therapies have been proven effective in mitigating depressive symptoms. These therapies can be delivered in individual or group formats, and virtualized guided psychotherapies have also gained acceptance.

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