Assessment and Intervention for Adolescent Depression in the School- Based Setting

Abstract

This paper examines the issue of depression during adolescence. When students are depressed their academics, relationships, and behavior may be impacted due to the symptoms they are dealing with. A comprehensive discussion on depression is presented, including characteristics, implications, risk factors, ways to assess depression in the school-based setting, and evidence- based interventions. Best practices for school psychologists and other school professionals are discussed in the areas of intervention, assessment, and collaboration with school staff, parents, and other professionals.