Strategies to Support System-Involved Youth with Mood and Anxiety Disorders

Nicole Kelly, Psy.D. & Nancy Acosta

Training Description

Many system-involved struggle with anxiety and mood disorders so it’s crucial for social service and behavioral health providers to understand the different types of anxiety and mood disorders and know how to effectively support system involved youth and young adults who have been diagnosed with these disorders. This training will provide an overview of different types of anxiety and mood disorders as well as practical strategies providers can use to support youth and young adults struggling with them.

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

· Identify at least 2 types of mood disorders