Depression in Children and Adolescents Course

What will I learn?
You will gain a thorough understanding of how depressive disorders present across developmental stages, from preschool through late adolescence. The course covers validated diagnostic tools, structured interview techniques, and differential diagnosis skills. You will learn to apply CBT, IPT-A, and family-based therapies with youth-specific adaptations. Crisis assessment, safety planning, and post-crisis follow-up protocols are taught as mandatory clinical competencies. Pharmacological treatment, medication monitoring, and combined treatment decision-making are also addressed. Special populations including LGBTQ+ youth, trauma-exposed children, and youth in foster care receive dedicated attention. Prevention frameworks and integrated care models round out your clinical skill set.
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Develop skills
- Diagnostic Assessment: Accurately identify and differentiate depressive disorders in children and adolescents.
- Crisis Intervention: Construct evidence-based safety plans for suicidal and self-harming youth.
- Evidence-Based Therapy: Deliver CBT, IPT-A, and family-based interventions adapted for youth.
- Cultural Competence: Adapt assessment and treatment approaches for diverse and high-risk populations.
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