Differentiating Apathy from Depression in Neurocognitive Disorders: Case Presentation and Discussion

Presenters: Dr. Krista L. Lanctôt, PhD, Bernick Chair in Geriatric Psychopharmacology; Senior Scientist, Sunnybrook Research Institute; Professor of Psychiatry and Pharmacology, Vice Chair, Basic and Clinical Sciences, Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto; Dr. Damien Gallagher MB, MD, MRCPsych, FRCPC, Geriatric Psychiatrist, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre; Dr. Damien Gallagher MB, MD, MRCPsych, FRCPC; Dr. Giovanni Marotta, MD, FRCP(c); Geriatrician, Internist, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

Summary: This presentation will feature background information on apathy and depression in neurocognitive disorders, including definitions, impacts and treatments (Dr. Krista Lanctôt). This will be followed by a presentation of a case, with interactive discussion by leading experts in Geriatrics (Dr. John Marotta) and Geriatric Psychiatry (Dr. Damien Gallagher) on diagnosis and care pathways.

This integrated KTE webinar series is brought to you by brainXchange in partnership with the Canadian Consortium of Neurodegeneration in Aging (CCNA).