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PEARLS: Community-Based Depression Treatment
PEARLS is an evidence-based behavioral treatment program. The PEARLS training 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. The PEARLS approach is effective at reducing depression symptoms and improving the quality of life for older adults and individuals with epilepsy.
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Oct 01, 2010 08:30 AM
Oct 01, 2010 04:30 PM
Oct 01, 2010 08:30 am |
| Where | Bell Harbor Conference Center, Seattle WA |
| Contact Name | Zandra Grissom |
| Contact Email | zgrissom@uw.edu |
| Contact Phone | 206-744-1744 |
| Attendees | Front-line staff (social workers, counselors, case managers), Supervisors, Agency Administrators |
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After completing the PEARLS two-day training (Sep 30 - Oct 1), 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 tratment program
- Demonstrate practical skills--such as problem-solving treatment, behavioral activation, and pleasant events scheduling--for treating depression in community-dwelling individuals
- Understand the key elements and personnel required to effectively implement PEARLS in their communities
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