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The Pain-Depression Conundrum: Bridging the Body and Mind CME
Author: Rollin M. Gallagher, MD, MPH
Medical Writer: Sophia Cariati, MA
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Release Date: October 2, 2002; Valid for credit through October 2, 2003

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Credits Available

Physicians - up to 1.0 hour of AMA PRA category 1 credit;
Registered Nurses - up to 1.2 Nursing Continuing Education contact hours
Psychologists - up to 1.0 credits

Contents of This CME Activity
Medscape clinical upate based on session presented at the 21st Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Pain Society.
CE credit for psychologists available for this activity.
  1. The Pain-Depression Conundrum: Bridging the Body and Mind
    Introduction
    Pain and Depression in Primary Care
    Chronic Pain and Depression
    The Neurochemical Connection Between Pain and Depression
    Norepinephrine and Serotonin in Pain Pathways
    Norepinephrine and Serotonin in Persistent Pain
    Managing Comorbid Pain and Depression
    The Challenges of Treating Depression
    Tackling Pain and Depression
    Psychotherapy for Comorbid Pain and Depression
    Conclusion
    References


 
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