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Date: 9/27/ 2025
3.0 CE clock hours in Diagnosis
Title: Depressive Disorders: Differential Diagnosis and Treatment Matching
Time: 1:30-4:45pm CDT
Presenters: Gary Gintner, Ph.D., LPC-S, NCC
Depressive disorders are among the most common disorders that counselors treat. This program reviews DSM-5-TR’s chapter on depressive disorders which includes Major Depressive Disorder, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder, Persistent Depressive Disorder, and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder. For each, diagnostic criteria, differential diagnosis, and treatment considerations are discussed. Guidelines are provided to differentiate depressive disorders from medical conditions, substance use and other disorders like Bipolar Disorder. Special attention is paid to diagnostic and treatment issues with children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly. Case examples are provided to illustrate diagnostic and treatment planning issues.
Cost: $25.00 for each 3 hour session for members
$50.00 for each 3 hour session for non-members
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