Anxiety and Depression in Adolescent Girls

Drug use, self mutilation, sexual acting out, panic attacks, truancy, sadness, social isolation and suicidal ideation can all be manifestations of clinical anxiety and depression in adolescent females.

Learn how to differentiate mood disorders from "normal" adolescent moodiness and oppositional behavior. Descriptions of treatment tailored to this developmental period will be explored.

This workshop is appropriate for people working in schools, group homes, and other related settings.

6.0 Category A Continuing Education hours for licensure have been applied for through NASW-NH.