Given the long-term negative outcomes associated with depression in adolescence, there is a pressing need to develop brief, evidence-based treatments that are accessible to more young people experiencing low mood. Behavioral Activation (BA) is an effective treatment for adult depression; however, little research has focused on the use of BA with depressed adolescents, particularly with briefer forms of BA. In this article, we outline an adaptation of brief Behavioral Activation Treatment of Depression (BATD) designed for adolescents and delivered in eight sessions (Brief BA). This case example illustrates how a structured, brief intervention was useful for a depressed young person with a number of complicating and risk factors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]