Predicting and preventing common mental illness

In this podcast, Professor Michael King describes the first risk algorithm for major depression that he and colleagues have recently developed, modelled along the lines of risk algorithms for cardiac disease and other illnesses.

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Date published: 15 May 2009

Audio running time: 15 minutes

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Learning outcomes:

By the end of this podcast we hope you will:

have a clearer understanding as to why the notion of the prevention of mental illness is 'unfashionable' in psychiatry
better appreciate the complexities of researching risk factors for depression in population-based studies
be familiar with a risk algorithm model for predicting depression
be able to define the risk factors which appear to be key variables and which ones of less significance
be aware of how we can apply this algorithm tool in the clinical setting and take it forwards in psychiatry.

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Please note: This podcast was recorded in 2009. Please be aware that some of the material covered and/or guidance may have changed.

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