Presenter(s): Yifrah Kaminer, MD, MBA, Professor Emeritus, Department of Psychiatry and Pediatrics , Alcohol Research Center, University of Connecticut School of Medicine

Target Audience: This activity is designed for for Nurses, Physicians, Physician Assistants, Psychiatrists, and Interprofessional Teams. This activity is accredited for physicians.

Credit Designations Available: CME

Webinar Description: This webinar will review the intersection of substance use disorders (SUD) and diagnosed depression within young people in the US. Since the mid-1990s, Major Depressive Episodes (MDE) increased in terms of percentage and the rate of those with MDE who experience severe impairment. Additionally, 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.

Educational Objectives:

• 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.

Credit Designations Available: 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for physicians

Continuing Education Information:

The American Psychiatric Association (APA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American Psychiatric Association designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Support for the Program:
Funding for this initiative was made possible (in part) by grant no. 6H79TI081968 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.