June 2012 Author in the Room® Teleconference
Author: Mary A. Whooley, MD
Article: Diagnosis and Treatment of Depression in Adults with Comorbid Medical Conditions
Summary Points:
- Depression screening has no benefit unless it is combined with team-based management.
- Self-management strategies (behavioral activation and exercise) improve depression.
- “TEAMcare” can improve both depression and chronic medical conditions.
