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DMH DD Abuse and Neglect

DMH DD Abuse and Neglect is no longer housed here, please contact the Division of Developmental Disabilities at [email protected] for more information.

Best Practices for Working with Urban Girls with Challenging Attitudes – July 16

Thank you for signing up. The program will start at 1:00 pm on July 16. You will return to this webpage on the day of the program in order to…
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Suicide Lifeguard – May 11, 2020

Suicide Lifeguard – Suicide Prevention Training May 11, 2020 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm | Online Description: This training is developed for behavioral health professionals who are required to meet…
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Autism Scholarship Opportunities

Autism in the Workplace – October 24 – St. Louis, MO John Bruno, PhD has provided support for individuals with disabilities and for those who serve them since 1986. His…
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Managing Antidepressant Adverse Effects and Switching Therapy

Approximately ¾ of antidepressants are prescribed in the primary care setting, yet many primary care providers lack comprehensive training on depression screening and treatment. In this presentation, Dr. Kelly Gable and Dr. Jaron Asher will review common and rare adverse effects associated with antidepressant therapy, discuss tolerability concerns and highlight when and how to switch medications.

Diagnosing Depression and Initial Antidepressant Selection

Approximately ¾ of antidepressants are prescribed in the primary care setting, yet many primary care providers lack comprehensive training on depression screening and treatment. In this presentation, Dr. Kelly Gable and Dr. Jaron Asher will discuss the medical and psychiatric triggers for depression, DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and common assessment measures. In addition, they will review specific cases and offer their suggestions for appropriate treatment.