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NED Webinar: Effectiveness of Physical Exercise in Treating Depression
Tuesday, November 09, 2021, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT
Category: Districts

Title: Effectiveness of Physical Exercise in Treating Depression

Location: Virtual - Register to attend!

Course Objectives: 

By the end of the presentation, the attendee will be able to:

  1. Name and describe the main tool used to diagnose depression
  2. Name and describe conventional methods for depression treatment
  3. Differentiate between types of depression
  4. Describe the effect exercise can have on depression
  5. Incorporate the use of exercise as an intervention for persons with depression

Speakers: Susan Barker, PT, Ph.D., Chair of the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Misericordia University

Contest: 
NED APTA PA First Annual Service Contest 2021

Challenge:
The APTA’s mission is to transform society by optimizing movement to improve the human experience. The Northeast District of APTA PA wants to hear how your school, clinic, or practice embodies APTA’s mission! Tell us about one of your service projects. 

Prize:
Winners will receive a certificate of achievement to display along with the first prize of $500 and 2 runner-up awards of $250 to be used to support your Pro Bono clinic, future service projects, or community outreach programs.

How:
Submit a short presentation or video and tell us about your service for example:

  1. How your school, clinic, or practice volunteers or enhances movement in the community
  2. Who do you collaborate with?
  3. % of students involved in the service (all years)
  4. Evidence of novel outreach to the underserved community
  5. Goals of the project
  6. Plans for the future
  7. How do you ensure community needs are met?

When:
Submit to Audrey Campbell at [email protected] by Oct. 31, 2021

Course Approval: 1 General Contact Hour

Register today!