Objectives:

 At the completion of this program, participants will be able to: • Comprehend the community prevalence and risks of pediatric depression; • Recognize the limitations of available screening tools for pediatric depression; • Understand the pharmacological evidence base for effective antidepressant treatment of pediatric depression; and • Identify alternative, non-pharmacological treatments for pediatric depression.

Faculty: Richard E. D’Alli, M.D., is Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Clinical Associate in Pediatrics at Duke University Medical Center. He is Director of Clinical Services for the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Chief of the Division of Child Development and Behavioral Health in the Department of Pediatrics.

 This activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 2 crdits by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Of these credits, 1 conform to the AAFP criteria for evidence-based CME clinical content. CME credit has been incrased to reflect 2 for 1 credit for only the EB CME portion.

 Registration Information:

 To register for this program, you may choose one of the following ways: Phone: (910) 678-7226 or Fax: (910) 323-0674 or www.SouthernRegionalAHEC.org or Southern Regional AHEC Attn: Registrar 1601 Owen Drive Fayetteville, NC 28304

 For a copy of the brochure, please visit the web site:

http://www.icarenc.org/images/pdf/Sad%20Child%20Brochure.pdf