Australia psychologists: Master adolescent depression diagnosis, risk factors, and treatment. Enhance your clinical practice with these essential online courses.
For Australian psychologists and counsellors who see young people, this course from Dr Wendy Duncan focuses on recognising and treating depression in adolescence. It covers the developmental features of the teenage years, how to distinguish normal behaviour from indicators for concern, the risk factors associated with adolescent depression, and its clinical presentation and diagnostic criteria. Treatment options and management considerations are evaluated with reference to practical scenarios and case discussions. The course is approved by the Australian Counselling Association for CPD hours.
This insightful webinar, presented by Dr. Wendy Duncan, offers mental health professionals a comprehensive exploration of adolescent depression. The course delves into the developmental nuances of adolescence, distinguishing between typical behaviours and those indicative of depressive disorders. Participants will gain an understanding of various risk factors contributing to adolescent depression and explore evidence-based treatment considerations to enhance clinical practice
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Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Differentiate between normative adolescent behaviors and symptoms warranting clinical concern.
Identify key risk factors associated with the development of depression in adolescents.
Understand the clinical presentation and diagnostic criteria of adolescent depression.
Evaluate treatment options and considerations for managing adolescent depression.
Apply knowledge to real-world scenarios through case discussions and practical applications.