Addiction Conferences and Continuing Educations for Mental Health Professionals with CE Credits for Eating Disorder, Sexual Addiction, Behavioral Mental Health Issues by the Ben Franklin Institute Nationwide.

Advanced Clinical Training for Therapists and Counselors
Specialized for Psychologists, Marriage & Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors, Social Workers, Professional Counselors, Educators, Interventionists, Nurses, Other Professionals working in mental or behavioral health, particularly if dealing with clinical issues, alternative therapies, or addictive disorders.

Wednesday September 15th, 2010

Treatment of Depression & Suicidality in Adolescents

DONALD MEICHENBAUM, PHD

9:00-4:45pm

Depression is the most prevalent mental health disorder among adolescents, affecting some 20% of youth by the age of 18. Left untreated, depression has found to be associated with serious outcomes such as suicide, drug and alcohol abuse, school failures, early parenthood and adult depression. This workshop will provide a comprehensive and practical consideration of ways to assess and treat depression, suicidality and the presence of co morbid disorders. A Case Conceptualization Model that informs assessment and treatment decision making will be provided and a critical review of the "state of the art" in providing treatment on primary prevention and treatment basis will be offered. How to integrate treatments like pharmacotherapy, parent involvement will also be considered. Topics such as "bullycide", how to tailor interventions to adolescents, and treatment non-adherence will be considered.

ThursdaySeptember 16th, 2010

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FridaySeptember 17th, 2010

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