Letting the Light In (Just a Bit): Positive Valence Systems Interventions for Depression in the Context of Reward Devaluation Theory

Psychiatry Grand Rounds

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 1:00 PM


Grand Round starts in:

University Tower room 150/152 - Columbus, OH
October 28th, 2026
1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit Hours

Description

Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Health Grand Rounds

Dates and Times

Start: 10/28/2026 1:00 PM
End: 10/28/2026 2:00 PM

Objectives

-Understand the utility that positivity-based interventions have in the treatment of depression.

-Discuss the impact anhedonia has on clinical and treatment outcomes.

-Describe the heterogenous nature of anhedonia and its varied presentations.

-Discuss the major components of positivity-based interventions, such as Positive Affect Treatment (PAT) and Augmented Depression Therapy (ADepT).

-Understand the basic tenets of Reward Devaluation Theory (RDT).

Speakers

  • Duncan Jordan, PhD
    • Letting the Light In (Just a Bit): Positive Valence Systems Interventions for Depression in the Context of Reward Devaluation Theory

Location

University Tower room 150/152
520 West 10th Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210

Accreditation Statement

The Ohio State University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME®) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement

The Ohio State University designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) . Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Need help with this Grand Round Session?

Please contact the Grand Round coordinator listed below:

Jen Bauer
Department:
Phone: (614) 293-9600
Email: jennifer.bauer@osumc.edu