Webinar, November 12th, 2024, with Families for Depression Awareness in Waltham, MA. Why do teens dealing with ADHD often have depression as well? Why is it hard for the adults in their lives to tell the symptoms of one from the other? What can be done to treat them both?
* Join an in-depth look at the complex relationship between ADHD and depression and their impact on an adolescent’s mental health.
* Gain insights into effective diagnosis, treatment strategies, and ways to support affected teenagers and their families.
* Gain skills and knowledge to better support adolescents navigating these challenges.
About the speakers:
* Carlos E. Yeguez, PhD, is a Postdoctoral Fellow through the Seattle Children’s Research Institute. His program of research is primarily focused on refining and developing person-centered, scalable, and cost-effective interventions to reduce long-term risk for suicide and other deleterious developmental outcomes.
* Susan Weinstein, JD, Moderator, Co-Executive Director, has been primarily responsible for programs and finances at Families for Depression Awareness since 2012. Susan was diagnosed with depression in her teens and has drawn from her personal experiences to inform FFDA’s curriculum. She holds several volunteer positions, including serving on the Executive Committee and as Governance Committee Chair of the Massachusetts Coalition for Suicide Prevention.
To RSVP or for more information visit https://www.familyaware.org/webinar/depression-and-adhd-in-adolescents-a-parents-guide-to-understanding-and-support/ or contact 781-890-0220 or info@familyaware.org
