Description

Program to Encourage Active, Rewarding Lives (PEARLS) is a national evidence-based program for late-life Depression. PEARLS brings mental health care to reach older adults who want to improve the way they feel. Services include: - 6-8 sessions where participants focus on learning problem-solving skills and brief behavioral techniques - Coaches help empower individuals to take action and make lasting change so participants can lead more active and rewarding lives - Participants are guided in a seven-step process to define and select problems they want to address and are supported by the coach in selecting a solution. Common selected problems may be financial concerns, social isolation, health care needs, and housing-related issues. - Psychiatric supervision and consultation - Social and physical activity. Coaches work with participants to increase social and physical activities inside or outside the home.

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