Antidepressants in older adults
Tailored, interactive, small group learning for your practice.
Stay up to date with the latest evidence and clinical information in this interactive whole of practice learning experience, designed specifically for Australian General Practices and Aboriginal Health Services.
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This special edition of check written by the QUM Alliance explores antidepressant use in older adults, with diverse clinical cases covering medication review and integrating non-pharmacological care.
Update your knowledge of evidence-based interventions for major depression, including when to consider medications and when to cease them.. Complete the quiz to earn 1hr CPD (EA & RP).
In this podcast listeners will gain expert insights into safe prescribing practices, non-pharmacological interventions, and the importance of regular treatment reviews.
Designed to empower you to quickly and easily run a small group learning session in your practice. Accredited, with resources & cases for engaging clinical discussions.
Enhance your antidepressant care strategies with a holistic approach tailored for aged care professionals. Strengthen safety, optimise outcomes, and boost confidence with patient-centred care.
This webinar discusses the management of depression and anxiety in aged care, including the role of antidepressants, non-pharmacological strategies, and regular monitoring.
Join our webinar on safely deprescribing antidepressants in older adults. Learn when and how to reduce the dose of antidepressants safely, minimising withdrawal symptoms.
Explore patient-centred strategies for managing antidepressant use in older adults using the mnemonic CARE as a framework for effective decision-making, monitoring, and deprescribing.
This interactive webinar covers holistic management of anxiety and depression in older adults, focusing on both pharmacological and non-pharmacological strategies.
Learn to review long-term use of antidepressants in older adults, assess risks and benefits, discuss deprescribing with patients, and develop safe tapering plans for better care.
The QUM Alliance offers updated clinical guidelines, resources, and links to support health professionals.
The Health Care Consumers' Association (HCCA) offers resources for consumers on managing antidepressants in older people, including care plans, treatment information, and support services.
Quality Use of Medicines Alliance
Helping consumers and health professionals make safe and wise decisions about medicines and diagnostics. Funded by the Australian Government through the Quality Use of Diagnostics, Therapeutics and Pathology Program.
