544 Beyond the Blues: Helping Underserved Students to Overcome Depression

Saturday, March 21, 2015: 11:00 AM-12:15 PM
Convention Center: 607
School Health Education: Curriculum and Administration
Intended Audience: K-12, Post Secondary Instructor/Faculty
Speaker: John Janowiak, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC
This seminar will examine the main aspects of depression among low income and underserved K-12 student populations and will evaluate potential sources of these disparities including the role of poverty, education and stereotyping. Participants will investigate what depression is and why it occurs; identify signs and symptoms of depression; and determine strategies to overcome depression in the educational setting. Acoustic guitar music and engaging activities will be incorporated in the presentation.