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Major depression - clinical fact sheet & MCQ

Best-practice treatment of depression no longer considers pharmacotherapy as the default first-line therapy for many patients. In this FastTrack activity, you will update your knowledge of evidence-based interventions for major depression, including when to consider medications and when to cease them. Complete the quiz to receive 30mins EA and 30mins RP CPD.

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Prescribing with care: antidepressants and mental health in older adults
Prescribing with care: antidepressants and mental health in older adults
Quality Use of Medicines Alliance

Explore the role of antidepressants in older adults, weighing risks and benefits, deprescribing, and alternative strategies. Listen to expert insights in this podcast.

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Antidepressants in older adults: handle with CARE
Antidepressants in older adults: handle with CARE
Quality Use of Medicines Alliance

Explore patient-centred strategies for managing antidepressant use in older adults using the mnemonic CARE as a framework for effective decision-making, monitoring, and deprescribing. Learn how the Quality Use of Medicines Alliance promotes safer, tailored approaches to mental health management in older populations.

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