Treatment Resistant Depression

A/Professor Neil Jeyasingam delivers most comprehensive medical update on treatment resistant depression, new medications and emerging trends of management in this area. Part of Chris O'Brien Lifehouse CPD series.
Topics of discussion around:
Options to consider after failed SSRI and SNRI
New medications available
Indications for ECT, TMS and Ketamine treatments
Use of anticonvulsants and Lamotrigine in depression
Learning Objectives:
1. Outline current approaches in managing treatment resistant depression
2. Discuss available management options for patients who didn't reach remission and refer appropriately
3. Differentiate emerging treatment modalities and types, including medications in major depressive disorders