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Use Of The Cope Intervention For Depressed Adolescents, Lindsey R. Jelsma
Use Of The Cope Intervention For Depressed Adolescents, Lindsey R. Jelsma
Doctoral Dissertations
Depression disorders often present during adolescence. Depression can lead to difficulties with relationships, problems in school, and associated high risk behaviors. The goal is to identify and treat depression as soon as possible. The purpose of this project is to implement a cognitive– behavioral based intervention called Creating Opportunities for Personal Empowerment (COPE) to depressed adolescents. Previously, the COPE program has been implemented in outpatient and school settings. This intervention was implemented to adolescents in an inpatient psychiatric hospital. Effectiveness, acceptability, and feasibility were evaluated.
Twenty-five adolescents, majority female, ages 12-18 participated in this project. The participants completed all seven …