Mental Health Apps for Teens: Treatment of Depression and Suicidal Risk
1 Hour, 0 Minutes
Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025 2:30 PM EDT -3:30 PM EDT David Brent, MD
Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025 2:30 PM EDT -3:30 PM EDT David Brent, MD
1 CE Credit
Price
Paid
$29.99
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Webinar Description
This webinar explores the growing role of mobile applications in addressing adolescent depression and suicide prevention. Dr. David Brent presents a comprehensive overview of the current digital mental health landscape, highlights what features are most effective and desirable for teens, and showcases the development, testing, and efficacy of the BRITE app, a safety planning tool for suicidal youth. Real-world examples, randomized controlled trials, and youth feedback are shared to illustrate challenges, impact, and future directions in digital intervention development.
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About the Presenter:
Dr. Brent is a child and adolescent psychiatrist whose research and clinical work has focused on the understand the causes and prevention of adolescent depression and suicidal behavior. He is a Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and holds an Endowed Chair in Suicide Studies.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the core therapeutic components commonly used in mental health apps designed for adolescents.
- Describe app features that are associated with user satisfaction and improved clinical outcomes.
- Explain the development and clinical testing process of the BRITE app.
- Evaluate findings from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that support the use of mobile apps for youth suicide prevention.
- Describe strategies for integrating digital interventions into traditional clinical care for adolescents.
Agenda:
Agenda (60 Minutes)
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0:00–0:10 – Introduction to the Use of Digital Mental Health Tools for Adolescents
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0:10–0:25 – Therapeutic Principles and Overview of Evidence-Based Apps (e.g., SPARX, Virtual Hopebox, LifeBuoy)
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0:25–0:40 – The BRITE App: Development, Features, and Clinical Integration
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0:40–0:55 – Findings from Randomized Controlled Trials and Youth Feedback
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0:55–1:00 – Clinical Implications and Final Q&A
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This presentation is open to:
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