Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the participants should be able to:

• Know the criteria of major depressive disorder according to the DSM 5
• Recognize how to diagnose depression in the pediatric primary care setting
• Discuss the risk factors and clinical features of depression
• Review the initial assessment that needs to be completed
• Discuss screening for suicide and non-suicidal self-injury including safety planning
• Describe non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions for the treatment of depression