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“A Parent’s Guide to Understanding Depression in Teens” [Video Replay & Podcast #477]

Access the video replay, listen to the podcast episode (#477), download the slide presentation, and learn how to get a certificate of attendance for this ADHD Experts webinar originally broadcast on October 24, 2023.

ADHD Expert: Karen L. Swartz, M.D. Verified Updated on December 12, 2023
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Episode Description


Depression in teens has grown increasingly common since the COVID pandemic began and rates of adolescent mood disorders remain concerningly high. Depression and ADHD frequently co-occur, and both conditions must be recognized and treated effectively. When depression is not recognized, the consequences can be serious: Teens are at risk for poor school performance, substance use, early pregnancy, and self-harm.

During this webinar, caregivers and teachers will learn:

  • How to differentiate typical sadness from depression in adolescents and teens
  • How to recognize the symptoms of depression in adolescents and teens
  • How symptoms of ADHD and major depression overlap
  • About the current treatments for adolescent and teen depression
  • Supportive strategies that caregivers and others can provide

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Obtain a Certificate of Attendance

If you attended the live webinar on October 24, 2023, watched the video replay, or listened to the podcast, you may purchase a certificate of attendance option (cost: $10). Note: ADDitude does not offer CEU credits. Click here to purchase the certificate of attendance option »

Meet the Expert Speaker

Karen L. Swartz, M.D., is a Professor of Clinical Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. She received her B.A. from Princeton University and her M.D. from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She is the Director of Clinical and Educational Programs at the Johns Hopkins Mood Disorders Center. Dr. Swartz holds the Myra S. Meyer Professorship in Mood Disorders. She is founder and director of the Adolescent Depression Awareness Program (ADAP), a school-based program designed to educate high school students, faculty, and parents about adolescent depression. Now in its 25th year, the ADAP curriculum has been taught to more than 130,000 high school students. More information about ADAP is available at the program’s website:  www.ADAPeducation.org

Listener Testimonials

“Very direct and easy-to-follow presentation. Great Q&A session from the audience and Dr. Schwartz.”

“What a wise and thoughtful speaker! Thank you so much for arranging. Symptoms by age group were immensely helpful!”

“I appreciate the explanation of the drug classes and also how ADHD can overlap with depression. I feel more “normal” now.”

“The speaker did a great job of clearly explaining things.”

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