For Immediate Release Clinicians Invited to Join a Nationwide Discussion of Strategies for Enhancing the Care of Patients With Depression |
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Baltimore, Md.—January 24, 2012—Psychiatrists and other healthcare professionals are invited to register for a live, consultative Community of Practice Audioconference to discuss strategies for optimizing the management of clinical depression and the care of patients with this condition.
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Depression is one of the most common chronic conditions seen in the primary care setting, with nearly 17% of adults meeting criteria for major depressive disorder (MDD) during their lifetime and nearly 7% experiencing MDD during an average 12-month period.
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