Depressive Disorders in Children and Adolescents

Outline:
Section 1:Introduction

A.About This Course

B.Learning Objectives

Section 2:Overview of Depression in Children and Adolescents

A.Meet Emma

B.Overview

C.Prevalence Rates

D.How Early Depression Affects Later Life

E.Risk Factors

F.Social Media and Depression

G.Comorbid Psychiatric Issues

H.Remember Emma?

I.Summary

Section 3:Depressive Disorders in the DSM-5

Diagnostic Criteria of Major Depressive Disorder

Persistent Depressive Disorder(Dysthymia)

Signs of Depression in Children and Adolescents

Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

Substance/Medication-Induced Depressive Disorder

Other Specified and Unspecified Depressive Disorder

Depressive Disorder due to another Medical Condition

Review

Summary

Section 4:Causes of Depression

A.Causes of Depression in Youth

B.Biological Factors

C.Cognitive Factors

D.Environmental Factors

E.Review

F.Summary

G.Section 5:Screening for Depressive Disorders in Children and Adolescents

H.Overview of Screening

I.Depression Scales

J.Measures of Overall Psychological Functioning

K.Review

L.Summary

Section 6:Suicide in Children and Adolescents

A.Suicide in Youth

B.Suicidality versus Nonsuicidal Self-Injury(NSSI)

C.Gender, Age, and Cultural Differences in Suicide

D.Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning/Queer(LGBTQ)Youth

E.Risk Factors for Suicide and Suicidal Behavior

F.Warning Signs of Suicide

G.Suicide Assessment

H.Review

I.Summary

Section 7:Treating Depressive Disorders in Children and Adolescents

Supportive Therapy

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy(CBT)

Interpersonal Psychotherapy(IPT)

Other Approaches

School Involvement

Integrated Care Model

Antidepressants

Concerns about Suicidal Behavior

Review

Section 8:Conclusion

Summary

Course Contributors

Resources

References

David Patzer, M.D. has been practicing child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry for nearly 20 years. His education includes an undergraduate degree from Illinois Wesleyan University and a medical degree from Northwestern Medical School in Chicago, Illinois. He completed residency training in General Adult Psychiatry at Yale University and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship training at the Yale University Child Study Center. Dr. Patzer served as Assistant Professor at Yale and subsequently at the University of Arizona in Tucson teaching child psychiatry. He also attended the Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship at Vanderbilt University. Dr. Patzer is board certified in general psychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatry, and addiction medicine, as well as licensed for practice in both Tennessee and Arizona. He has served in numerous director-level positions for child and adolescent psychiatry. He has also published numerous articles on developmental disorders and substance use disorders. Dr. Patzer currently serves as the Adult and Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and Clinical Supervisor for Mental Health Cooperative in Nashville, Tennessee. He is also the Medical Director for the Middle Tennessee Bradford Health Services (Addiction Treatment) in Nashville, Franklin, and Clarksville, Tennessee. Disclosure: David Patzer, MD has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.

Sarah Clavell Storer, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist with extensive experience in the assessment and treatment of children, adolescents, and young adults. She specializes in applying innovative, evidence-based clinical approaches to the mental health treatment of those she works with. She has developed workshops and trainings on a variety of topics, including increasing children's self-esteem, how parents can effectively manage problem behaviors, problem-solving skills training, and communication skills. The focus of Dr. Clavell Storer's research is on the aggressive behaviors of children and adolescents. She is a graduate of Yale University (Psychology) and has her Master's and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology San Diego. Dr. Storer is a psychologist at UC San Diego, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). Disclosure: Sarah Clavell Storer, Ph.D. has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.

Monique Kahn, Psy.D. received her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University in Florida. She completed a pre-doctoral internship at Spokane Mental Health in Washington, which included specialty rotations in behavioral medicine and time-limited psychotherapies. She is licensed as a psychologist in Maine, where she was in private practice for 14 years, providing services to adult clients with varied presenting issues, but with particular emphasis on the treatment of anxiety disorders, the relationship between psychosocial stress and illness, insomnia, and coping with chronic illness. She has taught in the undergraduate psychology program at Husson University in Maine. In addition, she has worked as a content writer and psychology subject matter expert for several major educational publishing firms. She joined Relias as a clinical content writer and subject matter expert in 2016. Disclosure: Monique Kahn, Psy.D. has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.

Bridgett Ross, Psy.D. received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Philosophy from Boston College and then her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University. She is a licensed psychologist in California and was in private practice for 13 years treating various issues including trauma, anxiety and mood disorders, grief/loss, and issues around self-concept, identity, and attachment. Having supervised pre-licensed and licensed clinicians, she maintains an interest in professional issues in the field of psychology. Dr. Ross’ training and work history include Children’s Hospital Chadwick Center for Children and Families, Kaiser Permanente, Alvarado Parkway Institute, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, which informed her focus on providing evidence-based trauma treatment to diverse populations.

 

Disclosure: Bridgett Ross, PsyD discloses the following potential conflict of interests/commercial interests: Relevant Financial Relationship with Relias LLC as a Salaried Employee All of the relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.Relevant Non-Financial Relationship with No Entities Exists as a Contributor All of the relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.