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Program


9:00 AM - 9:15 AM

  1. Introduction: Clinical Advances in Depression Care

    Friday, May 31 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
    Speakers
    Rickinder Sethi Rickinder Sethi
    Marla Kaye Marla Kaye
    Summary
9:15 AM - 10:05 AM

  1. Part I: An Approach to Difficult to Treat Depression: The Basics and Beyond

    Friday, May 31 9:15 AM - 10:05 AM
    Speakers
    Joshua Rosenblat Joshua Rosenblat
    Daphne Voineskos Daphne Voineskos
    Summary

    At the end of the session participants will be able to:

    1. Review *New* CANMAT Update on Guidelines for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
    2. Learn about guiding treatment options based on the individualized clinical presentations of patients with difficult to treat depression
    3. Explore the evolving landscape of augmentation and psychedelic treatments for MDD
    4. Discuss the evidence and clinical use of updated neuromodulation protocols for difficult to treat depression.

    CANMAT 2023 Update on Clinical Guidelines for Management of Major Depressive Disorder in Adults 

10:05 AM - 10:55 AM

  1. Part 2: An Approach to Difficult to Treat Depression: The Basics and Beyond

    Friday, May 31 10:05 AM - 10:55 AM
    Speakers
    Joshua Rosenblat Joshua Rosenblat
    Daphne Voineskos Daphne Voineskos
    Summary

    At the end of the session participants will be able to:

    1. Review *New* CANMAT Update on Guidelines for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
    2. Learn about guiding treatment options based on the individualized clinical presentations of patients with difficult to treat depression
    3. Explore the evolving landscape of augmentation and psychedelic treatments for MDD
    4. Discuss the evidence and clinical use of updated neuromodulation protocols for difficult to treat depression.
10:55 AM - 11:05 AM

  1. Wellness Break #1

    Friday, May 31 10:55 AM - 11:05 AM
    Summary


11:05 AM - 11:55 AM

  1. Depression and Occupational Functioning: Practical Strategies for Managing Work-Related Impairments

    Friday, May 31 11:05 AM - 11:55 AM
    Speakers
    Cassandra Crangle Cassandra Crangle
    Martin Svihra Martin Svihra
    Summary

    At the end of the session participants will be able to:

    1. Develop an understanding of the ways in which depression may impact occupational functioning
    2. Be aware of different treatment pathways to consider to help support sustained occupational engagement in the context of depression and/or help facilitate return to work following time off
    3. Gain a practical understanding of providing recommendations for work abilities and return to work limitations or restrictions
11:55 AM - 12:45 PM

  1. Lunch

    Friday, May 31 11:55 AM - 12:45 PM
    Summary


12:45 PM - 1:45 PM

  1. Workshop: Mindfulness Over Mood — MBCT for Depression

    Friday, May 31 12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
    Speakers
    Hannah Albrechtsons Hannah Albrechtsons
    Cristina Barrios Cristina Barrios
    Lauren Carrique Lauren Carrique
    Summary

    At the end of the session participants will be able to:

    1. Understand general framework of MBCT for Depression
    2. Participate in experiential Mindfulness exercise

  2. Workshop: Sleeping Right to Feeling Right: The Bidirectional Relationship Between Affective Disorders and Sleep

    Friday, May 31 12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
    Speakers
    Michael Mak Michael Mak
    Summary

    At the end of the session participants will be able to:

    1. To learn about the comorbidity of sleep and mood disorders - epidemiology
    2. To learn about impact of sleep disorders on mood disorders
    3. To learn treatments for sleep disorders and their effects on depression

  3. Workshop: The Differential Diagnosis of Low Mood

    Friday, May 31 12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
    Speakers
    Madeline Li Madeline Li
    Summary

    At the end of the session participants will be able to:

    1. To differentiate sadness from depression
    2. To diagnose depression co-morbid with medical illness
    3. Management of low mood in medical illness
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM

  1. Breakout : Caring for the Whole: Approaches to Depression in Medical Illness

    Friday, May 31 1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
    Speakers
    Alan Wai Alan Wai
    Summary

    At the end of the session participants will be able to:

    1. Develop an approach to assessing depressive symptoms in those with medical comorbidities
    2. Identify some considerations for treating individuals with medical complexity

  2. Breakout : Psychotherapy Considerations to Address Common Depression Symptoms

    Friday, May 31 1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
    Speakers
    Hannah Albrechtsons Hannah Albrechtsons
    Cristina Barrios Cristina Barrios
    Lauren Carrique Lauren Carrique
    Summary

    At the end of the session participants will be able to:

    1. Explore practical DBT and CBT strategies to address depression symptoms
    2. Identify common challenges and strategies for implementing skills
    3. Introduce community therapy resources
2:15 PM - 2:25 PM

  1. Wellness Break #2

    Friday, May 31 2:15 PM - 2:25 PM
    Summary


2:25 PM - 3:15 PM

  1. Dialectical Behavior Therapy: Not Just for BPD!

    Friday, May 31 2:25 PM - 3:15 PM
    Speakers
    Sheri Van Dijk Sheri Van Dijk
    Summary

    At the end of the session participants will be able to:

    1. Have a basic understanding of the BioSocial Theory and Dialectics.
    2. Have an understanding of the flexibility of DBT, and of its applicability to depression and mental health problems other than BPD.s
    3. Have learned at least one skill and/or strategy to help clients get unstuck and move toward healing.n
3:15 PM - 3:25 PM

  1. Closing Remarks and Program Evaluation

    Friday, May 31 3:15 PM - 3:25 PM
    Speakers
    Rickinder Sethi Rickinder Sethi
    Marla Kaye Marla Kaye
    Summary


3:25 PM - 3:55 PM

  1. Self-Assessment for Accreditation (Optional)

    Friday, May 31 3:25 PM - 3:55 PM
    Speakers
    Rickinder Sethi Rickinder Sethi
    Summary

Date/Time

Friday May 31, 2024
9:00 am - 3:25 pm

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Event Location

Virtual:
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