Enhancing Outcomes for Youth With and At-Risk for Mood Disorders and Suicidality

Presented by Tina Goldstein, PhD – University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine

In this talk, we will discuss risk factors, course and outcome in early-onset mood disorders and suicidality. Common aims and treatment targets of evidence-based psychosocial treatment approaches will be reviewed. Application of the clinical staging model approach to the prevention and treatment of early-onset mood disorders will be discussed, highlighting specific examples from recent and ongoing clinical research studies aimed at enhancing outcomes for this high-risk population.

Learning Objectives:

Exhibit knowledge regarding risk factors, course and outcome in early-onset mood disorders and suicidality

Identify common aims and treatment targets of psychosocial treatment approaches for youth with and at-risk for mood disorders and suicidality

Describe recent research studies on manualized psychosocial approaches for youth with and at-risk for mood disorders and suicidality

About the Visiting Professor Lecture Series:

The Child Mind Institute Visiting Professor Lecture Series invites leaders in the field of child and adolescent mental health to talk about the latest research and treatment protocols. All events are open to the public. This year, all lectures will be hosted virtually over GoToWebinar. In partnership with Northwell Health, continuing medical education (CME) credits for psychiatrists and continuing education (CE) credits for psychologists are available to registered course participants.