This week’s episode discusses depression in long-term care, including the importance of preventing major depression in post-acute and long-term care (PALTC) populations. The presentation will:

• Describe the assessment process
• Share evidence-based pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions for treatment of major depression in PALTC populations
• Share two clinical cases to enhance the learning process

We're joined by Abhilash Desai, MD, Geriatric Psychiatrist and Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Washington School of Medicine.

 Related links: 

• Watch Video Recording
• Download Presentation Slides
• CJ Suicide Prevention Case
• Cornell Scale for Depression in Dementia
• Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale
• Stanley-Brown Safety Plan
• Suicide Prevention

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