Chronic Depression in System-Involved Youth

Dr. Lisa Cohen Bennett

Training Description

This course is designed to provide staff serving system involved youth management strategies for staff working with traumatized youth and families. The aim of the course is to assist adults working with youth who are diagnosed with a depressive disorder differentiate between the variety of Depressive Diagnoses and Co-morbid possibilities (e.g, Major Depressive Disorder, Persistent Depressive Disorder, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation, etc.). Participants will use resources, large and small group discussion as well as lecture to consider best practice treatment options.

Learning Objective

• Participants will learn about Major Depressive Disorder, Persistent Depressive Disorder, and other related diagnoses.

• Participants will understand consequences and symptomatology of both disorders as it relates to system involved youth.