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PEARLS: Community-Based Depression Treatment
The PEARLS training program teaches participants the knowledge and skills necessary to identify depression among community-dwelling clients and to assist these clients to effectively manage and decrease their depression. Research studies have demonstrated that the PEARLS approach is effective at reducing depression symptoms and improving the quality of life for older adults and adults with epilepsy. PEARLS is included in the SAMHSA's National Registry of Evidence-Based Programs.
| What | Health Professionals |
|---|---|
| When | Sep 29, 2011 08:30 AM |
| Where | Seattle, WA |
| Contact Name | Eddie Edmondson |
| Contact Email | eedmonds@uw.edu |
| Contact Phone | 206-744-1744 |
| Attendees | Social workers, mental health counselors, case managers, nurses, psychologists, agency/program administrators. |
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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 overal 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
- Describe 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
- Discuss the key elements and personnel required to effectively implement PEARLS in their communities
