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Development Of A Pediatric Depression Healthcare Toolkit, Maria Theresa Kennedy Jan 2021

Development Of A Pediatric Depression Healthcare Toolkit, Maria Theresa Kennedy

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Projects

Background: Depression is a debilitating and life-threatening disease that strongly affects youth in the United States. Low socioeconomic populations often have high-risk factors for depression, low health literacy, and poor access to care. Risk factors are amplified for those who identify as gender non-binary or lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer (LGBTQ). Psychoeducation can empower youth to be active participants within their treatment.

Purpose: The focus of this project was to evaluate a newly developed healthcare toolkit for pediatric depression in the format of an eBook for mental health professionals.

Methods: An eBook focusing on depression pathology, symptoms and …