Speaker(s): 

McCarey Bast, PhD, Staff Member, Geisinger - has nothing to disclose.

Moderator(s): 

Craig Riccelli, MD, Staff Member, Geisinger - has nothing to disclose. 

Learning Objectives: 

At the conclusion of this session, the participant should be able to: 

• Understand the bidirectional relationship between depression and chronic pain.
• Understand effective methods and tools for evaluating the severity and impact of both conditions.
• Recognize both pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment options to support patients with comorbid depression and chronic pain.

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships with/without Commercial Interests:

The Planning Committee consisting of Nidhi Karingula, MD, Craig Riccelli, MD, Dominick Agosti, LCSW, DeAnn Hansum, PA-C, Lauryn Eister, NP, Corey Haupt, PharmD, RPh, Priya Marpuri, MD and McCarey Bast, PhD have no identified disclosures. 

CE Committee Member/Content Reviewers have nothing to disclose. 

Any/All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated. 

Content Disclosure: 

This presentation/content is HIPPA compliant. 

Commerical Support for this Session

None.