Cincinnati Childrens project Echo programs

Depression is common in children and adolescents; however, identification and treatment can be complex. Our Depression ECHO provides an efficient way to learn and practice, supported by psychiatry, a psychologist and primary care provider peers. The goal is to improve the primary care provider’s comfort when managing treatment of depression and provide a network of resources to ensure patients receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time.

The 2024 cohort will be 75 minutes every week on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 PM to 7:45 PM
Mark your calendars now for the following dates.
October 22, 29
November 5, 12, 19, 26
December 3, 10

Session Topics

  • Scope of the Problem: Algorithm and Referral Process

  • Suicide Intro: Risk, Resilience, Risk, and Safety Planning (NSSI)

  • Tools for Screening: CSSR and More

  • Introduction to Non- Pharmacological Interventions

  • Medication Matters (Part One): How they Help

  • Depression Does not Always Need Medication: Therapy Treatments: In the Office and Beyond.

  • Medication Matters (Part Two): Complexities and Interactions

  • Wrap Up with Q & A

Featured Faculty

Cara Fosdick MD
Dr. Fosdick is an assistant professor of child and adolescent psychiatry at CCHMC.  She is board certified in adult psychiatry and child and adolescent psychiatry.  She is an outpatient clinical psychiatrist within the Neurobehavioral Continuum, primarily serving children, adolescents, and young adults with developmental disabilities.

F. Lynne Merk PhD  
Dr. Merk is a Staff Psychologist within the Division of Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology at Cincinnati Children’s.  She is also the Clinical Supervisor for Integrated Behavioral Health providers within the Physician Hospital Organization.   Dr. Merk provides direct clinical care for children and teens of all ages.  While she is a generalist, Dr. Merk has special interests and training in providing evidence-based treatment for those with anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and depression.  She also has a special interest in helping individuals manage physical health concerns.  Dr. Merk has provided training to various groups within and outside CCHMC regarding evidence-based treatment for various psychological conditions. 

Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center 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 healthcare team

CME – Cincinnati Children’s designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ per session (total of 10 credits). Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

MOC – Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the activity and individual assessment of and feedback to the learner, enables the learner to earn up to 1.25 MOC points per session (total of 10 point) in the American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program.

CNE – This activity is approved for a maximum 1.25 continuing nursing education (CNE) contact hours per session (total of 10 hours). *Some sessions CE activity is designed for the additional hours required for APRNs with prescriptive authority in Ohio.*

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Registration will open in September 2024. If you need more information please use the “contact us” button below.