Depression in adolescents: Evaluating ‘acting out behaviour’ – mad, bad or sad?

Decode ‘acting out’ to reveal underlying depression—and respond with clarity and care.

Led by Dr. Korenblum, this webinar explores depression in adolescents and its connection to acting out behaviour. Depression can be both a contributor to and a symptom of externalizing behaviours in teens. Participants will learn to identify the signs and symptoms of depression, distinguish between normal sadness and clinical disorder, and understand the causes and treatment options for adolescent depression. The training also explains how changes in the teenage brain contribute to risk-taking behaviour and addresses how stigma can act as a barrier to help-seeking. Dr. Korenblum will also discuss best practices for referring adolescents to psychiatric support.

Learning objectives:

• Understand how changes in the teenage brain account for impulsivity, reward-seeking, and risk-taking in adolescents.
• Appreciate the role of “masked depression” and irritability as contributors to acting out.
• Describe the symptoms, differential diagnosis, causes, and treatment of depression in teens
• Develop an approach to the reduction of stigma and increase in help-seeking in teens.

Depression in adolescents and acting out behaviour is often misunderstood, or misdiagnosed. This timely training equips professionals with a comprehensive framework to identify, assess, and treat depression in teens. All while addressing stigma, risk-taking behaviours, and barriers to care. Reserve your spot now to gain the clinical insight you need to support early intervention and better outcomes for youth struggling beneath the surface.

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