Psychopharmacology and Psychiatry Updates

Choosing the First Step in Depression Treatment: A CANMAT Guide

July 5, 2026·18 min
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In this episode, we explore how to select the right initial treatment for depression using the updated CANMAT guidelines. How do severity, patient preference, and treatment availability shape your first clinical move? Dr. Sagar Parikh breaks down the evidence on psychotherapy, antidepressants, and when to combine both. Faculty: Sagar V. Parikh, M.D. Host: Richard Seeber, M.D. Learn more about our memberships here Earn 1.25 CME: Rethinking Depression Treatment: An Update of CANMAT's Guidelines Selecting the Initial Depression Treatment

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