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PEARLS: Community-Based Depression Treatment
Research studies have demonstrated that PEARLS is effective at reducing depression symptoms and improving the quality of life for individuals. An evidence-based behavioral treatment program, the PEARLS training docuses on two client populations: older adults and individuals with epilepsy.
| What | Health Professionals |
|---|---|
| When | Apr 08, 2010 08:30 AM |
| Where | Bell Harbor Conference Center, Seattle WA |
| Contact Name | Eddie Edmondson, LICSW - Manager, CHAMMP Training Institute |
| Contact Email | uwpearls@uw.edu |
| Contact Phone | 206.744.1751 |
| Attendees | Mental Health Professionals, Social Workers, Case Managers, Senior Services Workers, Providers of Epilepsy Services, Social Service Agency Supervisors/Managers |
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The PEARLS training program teaches participants the knowledge and skills necessary to:
- Identify depression among community-dwelling clients, and
- Assist these clients to effectively manaage and decrease their depression.
PEARLS is included in the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's National Registry of Evidence-Based Programs.
- Participation in a PEARLS depression treatment program for older adults was shown to be three times as likely as usual care to result in complete recovery from depression.
- Adults with epilepsy receiving PEARLS were more likely to have reductions in depression and improvements in concentration, language and emotional well-being, as compared to usual care.
After completing the PEARLS two-day training program, participants will be able to:
- Identify depression using scientifically validated instruments
- Effectively assess depressed individuals and recommend steps to improve their mental health and overall quality of life
- Recognize the psychosocial needs and stressors particular to older adults and to individuals with epilepsy who have depression
- Describe key elements of this comprehensive, multi-component depression management program
- Review the evidence base supporting the effectiveness of the PEARLS treatment program
- Demonstrate practical skills -- such as problem-solving treatment, behavioral activation, and pleasant event scheduling -- for treating depression in community-dwelling individuals
- Understand the key elements and personnel required to effectively implement PEARLS in their communities
