Community Conversations Webinar Series: Teen Depression

Overview

Depression can affect teenagers and adults differently. Teens with depression may get into trouble at school, sulk, be easily frustrated‚ feel restless, make negative comments about themselves, sleep too much, or have changes in appetite. Depression often co-occurs with other mental disorders, such as anxiety, eating disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or substance use disorder.

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is funding and conducting research to learn more about depression in teens, how it affects the brain, and how to treat it effectively. This webinar is designed for parents, caregivers, and educators who want to understand more about and address the needs of teens with depression.

About the speaker

Kenneth E. Towbin, M.D., is a Senior Research Physician in the Emotion and Development Branch in the Intramural Research Program at NIMH. Dr. Towbin has been at the National Institutes of Health since 2001 and is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science at The George Washington University School of Medicine. His focus is on serious psychopathology in children, including Tourette disorder, autism spectrum disorder, and mood disorders, and he has contributed to research and clinical care. A Distinguished Fellow of American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Dr. Towbin also does research aimed at advancing treatments for youth with chronic irritability and major depression, while mentoring the next generation of clinicians and researchers.

About the Community Conversations Webinar Series

This series of educational, evidence-based webinars focuses on important mental health topics for the public. Our objective is to generate meaningful dialogue with the audience and provide them with the most current mental health information and research findings.

Registration

This webinar is free. Registration  is not required but encouraged. A few days before the event, the Zoom link will be sent to all registrants to access the webinar.

Sponsored by

National Institute of Mental Health, the Intramural Research Program, Emotion and Development Branch (E & D)

Contact

For questions, please contact Kalene DeHaut at kalene.dehaut@nih.gov.