A Developmental Science Perspective on Anxiety, Depression, and Loneliness in Adolescence: Leveraging Windows of Opportunity for Positive Impact

Ronald Dahl, PhD • Distinguished Professor • Founding Director, Center for the Developing Adolescent • UC Berkeley School of Public Health

Learning objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

• Identify three developmental processes that occur in adolescence relevant to behavioral and emotional health
• Describe how these processes can contribute to risk for disorders are more likely to emerge in adolescence
• Identify promising approaches for early intervention based on modifying aspects of these risk factors and developmental processes 

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In addition to the Pritzker Building, DPBS members can also watch this event live at Mount Zion (Room B730) and ZSFG (Bldg. 5, Room 7E12), as well as on Zoom (psychiatry.ucsf.edu/watchgrandrounds).

Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Grand Rounds presentations are for educational purposes and intended only for behavioral/mental health professionals and clinical providers.

Continuing education (CE) credit is available for physicians, psychologists, nurses, and therapists who participate in this activity.