Webinar: Dual Diagnosis of Youth Substance Use Disorders and Depression: The Nature of the Association and Treatment Implications, June 14, 2022

This webinar will review the intersection of substance use disorders (SUD) and diagnosed depression within young people in the US. Since the mid-1990s. SUD presents in 3 of 10 youth experiencing MDE, which makes this subset of youth population with Co-occurring disorders (COD) at an increased risk of suicidal behavior more than due to each uni-diagnosis alone. COD have also compounding effects on personal life quality, wellness and on response to treatment. Finally, recent developments in interventions for youth with COD will be presented. Objectives of this event include: Explain the five co-occurrence models to diagnosing patients who may be presenting symptoms of both conditions; Summarize the implications of comorbid major depressive disorder and substance use disorder to youth; Explain how to effectively communicate potential interventions and treatment methods to youth. This event will occur on June 14, 2022 at 12:00 pm EDT.