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They addressed:
•what depression is
•warning signs among teens
•how to approach your teen with depression
•what is Behavioral Action and how does it help knowing
when it is time to get help.
Webinar link: Adolescent Depression
GNCY hosted the webinar on Friday, November 20th, 2020
where Brandon DeJong, PhD, spoke about social media and
the brain - both the benefits and risks.
Brandon DeJong, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist and clinical supervisor at Rogers Behavioral Health in Hinsdale. Dr. DeJong trains and supervises behavioral specialists and therapists who work in partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient levels of care. His clinical focus is on treating anxiety disorders. Dr. DeJong has presented at ADAA and frequently in his community on the diagnosis and treatment of anxiety and OC-spectrum disorders
See https://bertfulks.com/2017/02/23/x-plan-giving-your-kids-a-way-out-xplan/
for more information