The Investigation and Management of Depressive Illness

Depression is a very common presenting problem to primary care. It pervades much of the management of chronic disease. Treatment revolves around the integration of a number of approaches and not just pharmacological.

This resource is composed of 8 self-assessment questions that will test your knowledge of common presentations of depression and related illness. On successful completion of the module - and achieving a minimum pass rate of 60% - you'll be awarded with a one hour CPD certificate, which you can print or download to include in your annual CPD portfolio.

Aims and Objectives

On completion of this resource, you will have an improved understanding of:

• Assessments of depression
• Treatments available for depressive illness
• Pharmacological approaches to treating depressive illness