Depression in teens has grown increasingly common since the COVID pandemic began and rates of adolescent mood disorders remain concerningly high. Depression and ADHD frequently co-occur, and both conditions must be recognized and treated effectively. When depression is not recognized, the consequences can be serious: Teens are at risk for poor school performance, substance use, early pregnancy, and self-harm.

During this webinar, caregivers and teachers will learn:

• How to differentiate typical sadness from depression in adolescents and teens
• How to recognize the symptoms of depression in adolescents and teens
• How symptoms of ADHD and major depression overlap
• About the current treatments for adolescent and teen depression
• Supportive strategies that caregivers and others can provide