Depression care pathway

Course fee: HCPA Full Member: Fully funded*
Associate Member: £25+VAT | ACE Member: £33+VAT | Non-member: £50+VAT 

Half day course via Zoom

Depression has historically been a long-misunderstood condition, with there being a significant variance in the way clinicians have diagnosed and treated its symptoms. This has led to, in many respects an inefficient treatment offer to patients. The NHS’ new Depression Care Pathway seeks to identify, treat and review cases of depression more thoroughly.

This course provides both an overview of depressions to remind learners of the overall breadth of the condition, types, symptoms, frequency and severity and touches upon some key areas of the new pathway.

Delegates will understand the difference between a low mood and depression, new severity classifications, risk factor that make some individuals more prone, and consider a very broad range of symptoms.

Delegates will also understand how stigma can play a role in both identifying and treating depression and understand what is meant by treatment resistant depression.

Comparisons will be draw between the (historical) stepped care approach and the new matched care model, including treatment options available depending upon depression severity classification. Delegates will understand the new care pathway targets and how these relate to their work, including touching upon the pathway itself. Delegates will understand the PHQ2 and PHQ9 assessment tools, and will explore relapse prevention techniques.

Whilst the pathway is for clinicians to follow, it is important for delegates to be aware of, as this will help to inform their practice and support individuals they work with through the process and treatment paths available to the individual.

Learning objectives:
• Understand prevalence of depression, and its difference from low mood
• Types of depression and new severity classification.
• Understand causes, symptoms and stigma associated with depression.
• Understand treatment resistant depression and Identify relevant NICE targets.
• Understand matched care model, and treatment options.
• Understand the PHQ2 tool, how it can be used and tips for implementing.
• Identify ways to promote relapse prevention.

*Please note: As per our T&C’s, this course carries a fee in the event of non-attendance, non-completion or late cancellation.
Bookings of more than two delegates per site may be amended to allow access to all member organisations at the discretion of HCPA.
Delegates who are late may not be admitted into the training and a cost incurred