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After completing this module, you should be more aware of:
· the prevalence of depression among UK adults
· the impact of the Covid pandemic on mental health
· NHS policy around depression, with an emphasis on psychological/talking therapies
· how the upcoming revised NICE guideline on depression relates to the 2009 NICE guideline CG90
· how a conversation can be opened when depression is suspected and what the assessment should cover
· aspects to consider around risk and what bearing on treatment options this may have
· the proposed new categorisation of depression as ‘less severe’ or ‘more severe’
· differences in the 2009 and 2022 guidelines with regards to selecting treatment options
· the ranking of treatment options by clinical and cost effectiveness
· the significance of the patient’s wishes and experiences in the choice of treatment
· NICE recommendations and evaluation of antidepressant medications
· recommended treatment duration to establish response, and what to consider next
· recommendations to help prevent relapse.