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Depression and Other Mood Disorders (S6:E40)
An article published this spring reported that between 2008 and 2018, there was a 2.5-fold increase in suicide rates among 13- and 14-year-old youth in the United States across categories of gender, race and region. There are many factors that contribute to the startling suicide rates, including the instability we experienced after this study ended when the pandemic disrupted our lives.
Listen to pediatric experts discuss childhood anxiety disorders
As part of our 12-episode mental health series, Drs. Melissa Batt and Joel Stoddard join us to discuss depression and other mood disorders.
Dr. Batt specializes in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Children’s Hospital Colorado as part of the Pediatric Mental Health Institute and is an assistant professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.
Dr. Stoddard specializes in Psychiatry at the Children's Colorado's Pediatric Mental Health Institute and is an associate professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.
In this episode, our experts discuss:
- The most common mood disorders among kids, including bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder and chronic anger/irritability
- Signs and symptoms of mood disorders
- The intersection of mood and physical symptoms
- Historical trends in diagnosing mood disorders and prescribing SSRIs
- Risk factors for mood and anxiety disorders
- Treatment for mood disorders, including medications, psychotherapy and cognitive behavior therapy
- Screening for mania and counseling families
- Early intervention and how it influences long-term outcomes
- The impact of social media on youth mental health
Listen here or on your podcast platform of choice, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts.
Pediatric mental health at Children’s Colorado
At Children's Colorado, we're committed to helping all healthcare professionals improve the quality of life for children with mental and behavioral health conditions. Get the latest in pediatric mental health information to better your practice, improve the lives of your patients and learn about developments within our mental health programs.