OVERVIEW

Rethinking First-line Treatments for Mild Depression: The Potential Role of Nutraceuticals: February 2025 is organized by Healio.

Release date:  February 1, 2025.  Expiration Date:  February 29, 2028.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Learn about the clinical use of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) in managing depression.
  2. Understand the role of omega-3 PUFAs in gut microbiota modulation and their potential therapeutic applications in treatment of major depressive disorder and obesity.
  3. Become familiar with the current evidence on the efficacy, mechanisms of action, and clinical implications of vitamin D supplementation in the treatment of major depressive disorder.
  4. Comprehend the role of implementation science in bridging the gap between research and clinical practice in nutritional psychiatry, while identifying barriers to integrating nutritional interventions into mental health care and exploring strategies to overcome these challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration, clinician education, and emerging technologies for improved mental health outcomes.
Credits

Accreditation statement(s):
This accredited CE activity is primarily targeted to patient-caring physicians, physician assistants (PAs), and nurses specializing in psychiatry. There are no specific background requirements for participants taking this activity. In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare and SLACK Incorporated. AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the health care team.

Credit designation: AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare designates this enduring material for a maximum of 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare will provide a maximum of 3.0 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibly for the content of the programs.

  • 3 CME
  • 3 CNE
  • 3 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
  • 3 Contact Hours
  • TARGET AUDIENCE

    PhysicianPsychiatrists

    SPECIALITIES

    PsychiatryNutritionPharmacy and Medicine

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