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ADHD Experts Podcast

477- A Parent’s Guide to Understanding Depression in Teens

ADHD Experts Podcast

ADDitude

Hallowell, Adhd, Mental Health, 504, Add, Iep, Deficit, Additude, Medication, Disorder, Attention, Health & Fitness

4.61.3K Ratings

🗓️ 26 October 2023

⏱️ 62 minutes

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Summary

Depression and ADHD frequently co-occur. Learn how to recognize the symptoms of depression and differentiate it from typical sadness, plus current treatments and supportive strategies for caregivers, from Karen L. Swartz, M.D.

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0:00.0

Welcome to the Attention Deficit Disorder Expert Podcast Series by Attitude Magazine.

0:14.5

Hello, everyone.

0:15.5

I'm Carol Fleck, and on behalf of the Attitude Team, I'm pleased to welcome you to today's

0:21.0

ADHD Experts Presentation titled, Appearance Guide to Understanding Depression in Teens.

0:28.7

Today's presentation is Dr. Karen Swartz.

0:32.1

Dr. Swartz is a professor of clinical psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the Johns Hopkins

0:38.3

School of Medicine.

0:40.1

She is founder and director of the Adolescent Depression Awareness Program, which educates

0:45.2

high school students, faculty, and parents about adolescent depression.

0:50.6

Another information about this program is available at www.adapeducation.org.

0:59.6

Rates of teen depression, anxiety, loneliness, and mood disorders have increased dramatically

1:06.0

since the start of the COVID pandemic.

1:08.7

A new study has found that 20% of teens and adolescents had symptoms of major depressive

1:14.8

disorder in 2021, but less than half received treatment for it.

1:20.6

Teens of teen depression can be confounding for caregivers because depression can look

1:25.5

like sadness or moodiness thanks to big hormonal swings and even co-occurring ADHD symptoms.

1:32.7

In today's webinar, caregivers and teachers will learn how to identify teen depression

1:38.6

and also about the support strategies that can help.

1:42.8

We also have a special bonus for today's listeners.

1:46.5

We've created a new download that explains symptoms of major depressive disorder in teens.

1:51.9

It includes lots of tips for parents and it's free.

1:55.0

The link is in today's show notes.

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