Talking Points (Part II): Primary Care on MDD – David Lewis
Listen to Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD as she spills the tea on a new Talking Points Series from Primary Care on Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) with special guest, David E. Lewis, D.O. In Part II of this series, Dr. Lewis describes how he acknowledges and addresses MDD in the primary care setting. He discusses practical points around the prominent depressive symptoms observed, the challenges he hears from patients and/or caregivers regarding MDD, and key points that he shares with patients about their MDD diagnosis while bridging the gap to their mental health provider. Don’t forget to check out the Shownotes for links to PsychU resources and where you can learn more about this hot topic!
David E. Lewis, DO
Primary Care Physician, Bucks Family Medicine; Medical Director, Angelic Healthcare; Owner and Provider, Adult, Geriatric, Osteopathic (AGO) Medical Care, LLC
Amica Simmons-Yon, PharmD, PhD
Senior Medical Science Liaison, Neuroscience Field Medical Affairs
Shownotes:
Patient & Caregiver Resource Center – PsychU
David E. Lewis, D.O. is a consultant of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc (unpaid)
Amica Simmons-Yon is an employee of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.
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