Depression #2

Question 1

Describe methods to improve equity in depression treatment.

Answer 1

-address implicit bias
-individualize the treatment of patients

Question 2

Non-pharmacologic treatments for depression

Answer 2

-psychotherapy
-digital health intervention
-lifestyle intervention

Question 3

Explain how individual risk factors for depression inform treatment
decisions

Answer 3

Consider the following factors:
-expected efficacy
-tolerability and safety
-expected acceptability and accessibility

Question 4

Key risk factors for depression

Answer 4

biological, psycological, social factors

Question 5

Barriers to depression treatment

Answer 5

-cost
-cultural beliefs
-stigma
-fragmented health services

Question 6

initial treatment: mild depression

Answer 6

-psychotherapy or pharmacotherapy
-Lifestyle, CAM treatments, or guided DHI as alternatives

Question 7

initial treatment: moderate depression

Answer 7

-psychotherapy and/or pharmacotherapy more efficious
–Lifestyle, CAM treatments, or guided DHI as alternatives

Question 8

initial treatment: severe depression

Answer 8

-combination of psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy
-Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) considered for life threatening situation