EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMS TO ADDRESS DEPRESSION IN THE COMMUNITY: THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCE

摘要

Evidence-based mental health interventions for mild to moderate depression implemented by ADRCs included a series of home visits (e.g., PEARLS, Healthy Ideas, Project Hope) or workshops (i.e., Healing Pathways). All interventions used some form of problem-solving techniques where consumers identified primary issues to work on, developed strategies for addressing issues, and learned new skills. Consumers received a pre-intervention survey during their first or second visit with the interventionists and a post-survey upon completion of the program. The survey included information on quality of life, health, health care utilization, anxiety, and satisfaction with the service. Consumer satisfaction surveys were also linked to PHQ-9 scores. Improvements were seen in all categories, including significant improvements in key outcome measures for anxiety and depression. Difficulties in conducting surveys with this population, including consistent distribution of surveys, limited literacy, and physical abilities to complete surveys are discussed. Overall, consumers expressed satisfaction with this intervention.