This course aims to equip general practitioners with the latest insights, practical tools, and evidence-based strategies to enhance the management of depression and anxiety—two of the most common and complex mental health conditions encountered in primary care.
Participants will explore real-life clinical scenarios to improve diagnostic confidence, refine communication and treatment planning skills, and strengthen collaborative care approaches. The session focuses on recognising symptom patterns, implementing personalised treatment plans, and coordinating multidisciplinary support to optimise patient outcomes.
By the end of the program, GPs will feel more confident in navigating the nuances of mood and anxiety disorders, ensuring timely, compassionate, and effective intervention.
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By completing this activity, participants will be able to:
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Recognise the diverse presentations and comorbidities associated with depression and anxiety.
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Differentiate between severity levels and determine when specialist referral or escalation of care is appropriate.
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Apply evidence-based management approaches, including medication, psychological therapies, and lifestyle interventions.
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Implement practical communication techniques to build rapport, encourage adherence, and reduce stigma.
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Collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary care teams to deliver coordinated, holistic mental health support.
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General practitioners often face challenges in differentiating complex clinical presentations, selecting appropriate management strategies, and applying evidence-based care in real-world scenarios.
This activity addresses these needs by strengthening GPs’ ability to:
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Perform accurate differential diagnoses across overlapping conditions.
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Apply current management principles aligned with clinical guidelines.
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Build confidence through case-based learning, translating knowledge into practical decision-making at the point of care.
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Expand understanding of the clinical features and diagnostic criteria for depression and anxiety.
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Develop practical strategies for managing mild to severe presentations in primary care.
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Strengthen decision-making in treatment selection and care planning.
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Enhance confidence in referral coordination and multidisciplinary mental health management.
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Foster empathetic, recovery-oriented care for patients experiencing mood and anxiety disorders.
This activity uses a combination of lecture-based learning, case study discussion, and self-reflection to support the achievement of learning outcomes.
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The lecture component provides participants with evidence-based knowledge and clinical updates on diagnosis and management.
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The case study discussion allows participants to apply learning to real-world scenarios, strengthening clinical reasoning and decision-making skills.
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The self-reflection exercise encourages participants to evaluate their current practice, identify areas for improvement, and plan how to implement new strategies in patient care.
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