NMT150 Putting It Together, Week 6 PDF

PUTTING IT TOGETHER – WEEK 5 D EP RE SS ION & GE NE RA LIZE D AN X IET Y D ISOR DE R (GA D ) Author: Dr. Michelle Richea, ND LEARNING OUTCOMES Discuss lifestyle guidance for treatment/ prevention of depression and anxiety Practice using available electronic resources to support care Synthesize...

PUTTING IT TOGETHER – WEEK 5 D EP RE SS ION & GE NE RA LIZE D AN X IET Y D ISOR DE R (GA D ) Author: Dr. Michelle Richea, ND LEARNING OUTCOMES Discuss lifestyle guidance for treatment/ prevention of depression and anxiety Practice using available electronic resources to support care Synthesize the elements of creating a treatment plan: - Comprehensive Naturopathic scope with EBM rationale - Elements of informed consent - Requirements of record keeping - Communicating the suggestions to a patient, both verbally and in written from Compare and contrast Natural Health Products (NHPs), with rationale for selection LIFESTYLE CONSIDERATIONS It’s such a BIG and IMPORTANT topic. There’s so much to consider, but what should we keep in mind: o Keep it manageable and sustainable. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed and stressed. Naturopathic care should help with managing stress, not cause more stress. o Avoid shame and blame. Instead of highlighting everything our patient isn’t doing, let’s focus on some positive, actionable steps that can be taken. o Work with the patient to discuss interests and what feels like an approachable next step that they can be motivated to do. LIFESTYLE CONSIDERATIONS Exercise – stay active and get outside Mindfulness practice Sleep Social support network Balanced healthy eating Managing alcohol, cigarette, and caffeine consumption Discussion: Others? How to approach these considerations for this case? BMC Psychiatry: Lifestyle Medicine for Depression GOALS FOR GROUP WORK: Identify treatment goals Propose treatment plan with supported rationale for treatment (Look to the evidence!) - Top 3 suggestions? - ND products + nutritional guidance + lifestyle + collaborative care? Use the e-resources shared already Include elements of informed consent Type out the treatment plan as you would for a patient Role-play: Explain the treatment plan as you would to a patient (ask questions as a patient would if unclear) And….. ADDITIONAL TASK: 1. Include a Natural Health Product in your comprehensive treatment plan… maybe an herb, or a supplement. 2. Now compare three different over-the-counter brands that offer the same main therapeutic ingredient. 3. How are they similar/ different? 4. Are they of equal value in this case or would you recommend one over the others? Why?.. Provide rationale for your selection 5. Consider: formula, dose, Health Canada approval, applicable research, patient values. BE PREPARED TO SHARE WITH THE CLASS. … AND THE CLASS SHOULD BE PREPARED TO ASK QUESTIONS TO FACILITATE DISCUSSION AND ENHANCE GREATER UNDERSTANDING.