Assessing & Supporting Depression in Schools

Earn 3 CPDs for your NCSP and BBS CEUs. Can't attend live? We'll share the recording, and you can still earn your credits from the replay.

This interactive workshop is tailored for LEPs, school psychologists, school-based mental health professionals, and educators who want to strengthen their abilities in identifying, assessing, and supporting students experiencing depression. We’ll cover best practices for comprehensive assessment, blending DSM-5 diagnostic criteria with educational code requirements to ensure accurate, meaningful identification and support for students within the school setting.

Key Topics:

• Identifying signs and symptoms of depression in children and adolescents
• Conducting thorough depression assessments in school and private practice contexts
• Integrating DSM-5 criteria with educational code for eligibility determination
• Gathering and interpreting data through interviews, rating scales, observations
• Differentiating depression from anxiety, trauma, and typical developmental changes
• Developing effective counseling goals and evidence-based intervention strategies
• Offering practical classroom accommodations and supports
• Collaborating with teachers and parents to create a supportive environment

Participants will leave with practical assessment tools, effective counseling techniques, and actionable recommendations to immediately enhance support for students with depression—both in the classroom and at home.