Low Mood
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Feeling unsure about the different aspects of low mood? Want to deepen your understanding of how to approach mental health conditions in practice?
Join Teaching Things āØTHIS THURSDAY 6-7 PM ON MEDALLāØ as we cover EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUTā¦LOW MOOD! š
Join our final year medic, Faaduma, as she guides you through essential topics such as Depression, Anxiety, OCD, Panic Disorders, and the critical aspects of Tw: Suicide and Self-Harm management. This session is a must for your medical training and will prepare you to approach mental health concerns with confidence and compassion.
š„š„ Donāt miss this opportunity to ask questions, engage with your peers, and enhance your clinical understanding! All slides and recordings will be available on our MedAll after the session, and you can also browse our schedule of upcoming sessions! Remember to sign up for the session on MedAll!
*PLEASE NOTE: This session is intended for MEDICAL STUDENTS sitting the UKMLA/OSCEs.
š©ŗLow Mood: Everything You Need to Know! š Thursday, October 24th, from 6-7PM. š https://app.medall.org/event-listings/low-mood š§ š” We canāt wait to see you all there!
Donāt forget to fill out the feedback form after the tutorialāwe value your input! And remember, you can access recordings of all past tutorials on our page.
Learning objectives
- To understand the clinical definition and diagnosis criteria of low mood (dysthymia) as per DSM-5.
- To identify signs and symptoms related to low mood, distinguishing it from clinical depression and other mental health disorders.
- To understand and evaluate different treatment strategies for low mood, including pharmacological interventions, cognitive behavioral therapy, and lifestyle modifications.
- To comprehend the potential complications and long-term effects if low mood is left untreated or not managed effectively.
- To develop communication skills suitable for patient education about low mood, encouraging destigmatization and promoting adherence to treatment plans.