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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 assist these clients to effectively manage and decrease their depression. An evidence-based behavioral treatment program, the PEARLS training focuses on two client populations: older adults and individuals with epilepsy.

What Health Professionals
When Sep 27, 2012 08:30 AM to
Mar 30, 2012 02:24 PM
Where The Landing, Seattle WA
Contact Name Eddie Edmondson
Contact Email
Contact Phone 206-221-8960
Attendees Staff at social service agencies and medical clinic for older adults and for individuals with epilepsy - social workers, case managers, mental health counselors, nurses, medical assistants, etc.
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Research studies have demonstrated that the PEARLS approach is effective at reducing depression symptoms and improving the quality of life for individuals. PEARLS is included in the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's National Registry of Evidence-Based Programs.

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

* Describe the evidence base supporting the effectiveness of the PEARLS treatment program

* Demonstrate practical skills - such as problem-solving treatment, behavioral activation, and pleasant events scheduling - for treating depression in community-dwelling individuals

* Discuss the key elements and personnel required to effectively implement PEARLS in their communities