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Childhood Depression: What to know about risk, assessment and treatment, 3.0 CE
Friday, February 06, 2026, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST
Category: Virtual Continuing Education Event
Childhood Depression: What to know about risk, assessment and treatment, 3.0 CE
Friday, February 6th, 2026 from 1:00 - 4:00 PM EST on Zoom
Presented by Emily Bilek, PhD
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This workshop explores key factors related to childhood depression. We will delve into risk factors for depression, assessment and effective treatment approaches. Cutting edge treatment strategies such as Positive Affect Treatment will be explored, along with traditional treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy. Attendees will leave the workshop with practical tools and insights to support youth with depression. Skill level: Intermediate

Workshop Objectives

Based on the content of this workshop, attendees will be able to...

  • Identify key factors that contribute to the prevalence and assessment of childhood depression.
  • Describe effective assessment and treatment components for managing childhood depression.
  • Identify strategies for engaging parents and addressing the familial context in the treatment of childhood depression.

 

Audience

This workshop is appropriate for Psychologists, Social Workers, Other Mental Health Professionals.

 

 About the Presenter

Dr. Emily Bilek is a board-certified clinical psychologist and Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Michigan. She specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and exposure-based treatments for pediatric anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and related emotional disorders. Dr. Bilek is a co-author of the Unified Protocols for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders in Children and Adolescents and is dedicated tot improving treatment accessibility and effectiveness for youth. In addition to her clinical and research work, she has a passion for teaching and supervising trainees, while also engaging in community outreach to promote mental health awareness.

 

Registration  

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Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations made on or before Thursday, February 5th, 2026, will be eligible for a 90% refund.  No refunds will be available after February 5th, 2026. All refund requests must be in writing to KPA, 8004 Lyndon Centre Way, Suite 202, Louisville, KY 40222, or by email to [email protected]. 

CE Credits/Attendance:
It is important to note that APA continuing education rules require that KPA only give credit to those who attend the entire workshop.  An evaluation of the workshop must be completed. Those who login more than 15 minutes after the scheduled start time or leave before the workshop is completed will not receive CE credit. Partial credit may not be given.

This program is approved for 3.0 CE hours by the Kentucky Psychological Association. 

Psychologists: 
KPA is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. KPA maintains responsibility for this program and its content. KPA is also an approved sponsor for the Kentucky Board of Examiners of Psychology. 

Social Workers & Art Therapists:
KPA is an approved sponsor for the Kentucky Board of Social Work, and the Kentucky Board of Professional Art Therapists. (Provider #1004)

Pastoral Counselors: 
KPA is approved to offer Continuing Education to Pastoral Counselors as stated in 201 KAR 38:070, Section 3(1)(b) as an approved KBEP provider.