Primary care physicians can
identify parents in their practice struggling with depressive symptoms and depressive
disorders by using the screening instrument described in this article and by keeping in mind the risk factors
identified by the Institute of Medicine.39 During the clinic visit, primary care physicians should observe the parent's posture, demeanor,
voice, and tone; note any previous depression in the parent (from the depression screen) and inquire about a family history of depression; and ask about the parent's mood, feelings, and relationships.44 It is extremely important that primary care physicians show that they care about the depressed parent and the child during the clinical encounter.
Participants attending the free workshops will also learn to: consider eating
disorder symptoms, behaviours and triggers;
identify impacts of current media coverage and campaigns; incorporate lived experience
voices safely, and build networks and opportunities to collaborate around awareness strategies and activities.