The CANMAT Depression Update

This week, the new Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments paper, by Raymond Lam et al., published in The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, with seven takeaways & commentary. Also, patient preferences for televideo backgrounds by Nate Houchens et al. (@JAMANetworkOpen).

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The Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments (Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments) released its first major depression guidelines update in 8 years.

Dr. David Gratzer discussed these guidelines with the executive chair of CANMAT, Dr. Raymond Lam!

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What are the changes in recommendations for MDD augmentation (add-on treatments) in the new 2023 Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments update?

Lets start with comparing the two tables side by side (2016 versus 2023)

Full 2023 guidelines here (open access): pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38711351/

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Updated clinical guidelines co-led by VCHRI researcher Dr. Raymond Lam emphasizes a patient-centred approach to depression treatment: ow.ly/EU2Q50RC1le Raymond Lam Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health

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By Nisha Ravindran - Honoured to be a co-author in the recently published Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments Depression Guidelines!

Very pleased to be part of the CANMAT team!
Most of all, a huge thank you to a true mentor and leader, Raymond Lam

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Such amazing teamwork - honored to be a co-author! As for #pharmacogenetics and #TDM , the main conclusion is a shout-out for action before 'giving up' on medications, before suspecting 'treatment resistance' (or: difficult to treat #depression ), and before seeking alternative

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Honoured to be Co-Editor of the new Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments Updated Depression Guidelines alongside Dr. Sid Kennedy and 40+ mood experts across Canada. Section Co-Lead Dr. Lena Quilty Lena Quilty also quoted in this media story from UBC Media Relations! The CAN-BIND Program APEC Mental Health

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The world’s most used depression guidelines are getting an update thanks to a national team led by UBC's Dr. Raymond Lam. The #CANMAT guidelines emphasize #PersonalizedCare & new treatment tools to achieve better outcomes for people living with depression. bit.ly/4dtHM3X

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The CHOICE-D Guide was created in partnership with Hope + Me, Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments, and people with lived experience of depression. The #freeresource aims to empower individuals to better understand treatment options for depression.

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