Synopsis: Often associated with symptoms overlap, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is one of the most common anxiety-mood comorbidity types. With the continuous rise of pandemic-related mental health issues, proper management of both disorders is imperative. The first topic will discuss the challenges associated with the diagnosis and treatment of patients with both GAD and MDD, done through a case presentation to further relate it to one’s overall well-being.
Going further into the implications of depression in the patient’s quality of life, the second session focuses on Post-Stroke Depression (PSD) as it is often associated with poorer functional outcomes and increased risk of mortality. This presentation highlights the prevalence and impact of this comorbidity, with the objective to develop an approach for the assessment and management of Post-Stroke Depressed patients.
