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Depression and Anxiety In Children And Adolescents
The challenge for schools
Carol E. Watkins, M.D.
General and Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist
Private Practice, Northern County Psychiatric Associates: Baltimore, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, University of Maryland
Member of Council, Maryland Psychiatric Society
Chair, Baltimore County Medical Association Women’s Issues Committee
Editorial Board, The Maryland Psychiatrist
The Challenge
15-20 % of adolescents have experienced major depression.
Many children and adolescents have undiagnosed anxiety disorders.
The Consequences
Poor self esteem
Behavior problems
Poor academic performance
Suicide
More health problems
Substance abuse
What Can We Do?
Workshop Overview
What is Childhood Depression?
Incidence, identification, intervention.
What is Childhood Anxiety?
Subtypes, incidence, identification, intervention.
Related problems
Co-morbid conditions
Related family and social problems