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

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🗓️ 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.

Free Resources on Depression in Teens:

Download: A Parent’s Guide to Major Depressive Disorder
Read: AAP Recommends Mental Health Screening for All U.S. Youth
Read: Is My Child’s Distress Normal? Or Do We Need Help
Get the Depression Newsletter: Sign up to receive expert insights about depression, personal stories, and more from WebMD

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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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