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The Epidemiology and Recognition of Pain and Physical Symptoms in Depression
Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH
Patients who present with multiple somatic symptoms are likely to have a mood disorder, yet this comorbidity is often unrecognized and untreated. Learn how physical symptoms manifest in patients with depression to improve your understanding of this impairing co-occurrence.
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The Implications of Pain and Physical Symptoms in Depression
Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH
Having both physical and depressive symptoms negatively impacts patients’ socio-occupational and global functioning. Review the relationship between pain and depression to better recognize this comorbidity and improve your patients’ overall outcomes.
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Remission as the “Gold Standard” of Treatment for Depression With and Without Physical Symptoms
David A. Fishbain, MD
Decreasing patients’ pain increases their chance of remission from depression. Find out how physical symptoms impact depression treatment response and learn what you can do to facilitate remission for your patients.
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Evidence-Based Treatment Paradigms for Depressed Patients With Pain and Physical Symptoms
David A. Fishbain, MD
Agents that target both serotonin and norepinephrine may have better antinociceptive effects than single-action agents for patients with depression and pain. Update your understanding of antidepressants as analgesics and review medications for co-occurring lower back, neuropathic, and fibromyalgic types of pain.
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Treating Patients With Emotional and Physical Symptoms
Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH
Mrs. S, a 54-year-old nurse, presents to you with multiple emotional and somatic symptoms and is requesting sleep medication for her insomnia. How would you address this patient’s symptoms? Which agents would be effective in treating her condition?
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