Depression Treatment: Is the Glass Half Full or Half Empty? 4th Annual Depression Update for the Primary Care Physician
Saturday, September 20, 2008

Sponsored by UT Southwestern Department of Psychiatry and the Office of Continuing Medical Education

COURSE DIRECTOR
MADHUKAR H. TRIVEDI, MD
Professor, Department of Psychiatry
Director, Mood Disorders Research Program and Clinic
UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This symposium is designed to meet the needs of primary care physicians and other health care professionals who treat depressed patients.

PURPOSE AND CONTENT
This program presents an overview of the latest clinical and research findings in the treatment of depression, with a focus on new medication strategies, treatment of associated syndromes, and special populations. Practical information on screening, diagnosis, symptom management, and ethical decision-making also will be presented via didactic lectures, slides and handouts.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to link the educational objectives to Core Competencies and be able to: Explain how to effectively monitor suicidal ideation in conjunction with antidepressant use
Recognize treatment options in childhood depression
Describe the use of atypical antipsychotics in the treatment of depression
Describe treatment options for insomnia, anxiety, and fatigue in depression
Explain the role of co-morbid adult ADHD and depression in treatment considerations
Explain the ethical use of antidepressant treatments Describe the role of diabetes and depression in primary care
Describe the role of pain management strategies in depression
Interpret and apply the QIDS-SR for diagnosing and monitoring depression

ACCREDITATION
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CREDIT DESIGNATION
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas designates
this educational activity for a maximum of 8 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, including 1 hour of medical ethics and/or professional responsibility. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with
the extent of their participation in the activity.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST
It is UT Southwestern’s policy that participants in CME activities should be made aware of any affiliation or financial interest that may affect the speaker’s presentation(s). Each speaker has completed and signed a conflict of interest statement. The faculty members’ relationships will be disclosed in the course syllabus.

DISCUSSION OF OFF-LABEL USE
Because this course is meant to educate physicians with what is currently in use and what may be available in the future, there may be “off-label” use discussed in the presentations. Speakers have been requested to inform the audience when off-label use is being discussed.

REGISTRATION
The registration fee of $65 entitles the participant to breakfast, breaks, lunch and all course materials.

REFUND POLICY
A handling fee of $25 will be deducted from cancellation refunds. Refund requests must be received by mail or fax prior to September 12, 2008. No refunds will be made thereafter.

CANCELLATION POLICY
The Office of Continuing Medical Education reserves the right to limit registration and cancel courses, no less than one week prior to the course, should circumstances make this necessary.

LOCATION
Westin Galleria Dallas
13340 Dallas Parkway
Dallas, Texas 75240

ACCOMMODATIONS
A block of rooms is being held at the Westin Galleria Dallas for the meeting. To assure your reservation, please call the number below and identify yourself as a participant in the “UT Southwestern 4^th Annual Depression Update for the Primary Care Physician” to be eligible for the group rated listed. Reservations received after August 25, 2008 are subject to space and group rate availability.

Westin Galleria Dallas
13340 Dallas Parkway
Dallas, Texas 75240
Phone: 972-934-9393
Fax: 972-851-2869
Rate: $179.00

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For additional information, please call The Office of Continuing Medical Education, 214-648-3138,
1-800-688-8678, fax 214-648-2317, or email depressioneducation@utsouthwestern.edu To obtain information on other UT Southwestern programs, you can access The Office of Continuing Medical Education’s home page at: http://www.utsouthwestern.edu/cme

For a free email subscription to The Office of Continuing Medical Education’s monthly program calendar, send your name, medical specialty, and current email address to: cmecalendar@utsouthwestern.edu

PROGRAM ACCESSIBILITY
We accommodate people with disabilities. Please call 214-648-3138 for more information, or mark the space indicated on the registration form. To ensure accommodation, please register as
soon as possible.

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is committed to providing programs and activities to all persons regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, veteran status, or disability. UT Southwestern is an equal opportunity institution.

GUEST FACULTY

Lori Davis , MD
Research Director
Tuscaloosa Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Tuscaloosa, AL

ANDREW A. NIERENBERG, MD
Associate Director, Depression Clinical and Research Program
Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA

RICHARD SHELTON, MD
James G. Blakemore Professor of Psychiatry
Director, Division of Adult Psychiatry
Vanderbilt Kennedy Center for Research on Human Development
Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN

UT SOUTHWESTERN FACULTY

NITIN BUDHWAR, MD
Assistant Professor, Department of Family and Community Medicine

GRAHAM JOHN EMSLIE , MD
Professor, Department of Psychiatry

FABRICE JOTTERAND, P.HD
Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry

KATHLENE TRELLO - RISHEL, MD
Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry