Even in a resource-rich setting, clinicians may feel the urge to refer patients with anxiety and/or depression elsewhere, worrying about the often disproportionate amount of time needed to help these patients and also, potentially, the medico-legal ramifications of a bad outcome. We can do better. In this information-packed presentation, an example framework of how to approach health-literate, adult patients will be offered, with additional focus on special populations and follow-up care.
Learning Objectives 1. This session offers a flowchart/algorithm that I developed from my own practice. 2. This session brings a topic that may feel less accessible or familiar to many to the main stage (literally). 3. This session works to destigmatize mental health concerns and emphasize the public health crisis we are facing with regard to mood disorders.
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