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WHAT IS Healthy IDEAS?
Healthy IDEAS (Identifying Depression, Empowering Activities for Seniors) is a structured depression program that prepares case managers and care coordination staff to identify depression in at-risk elders and to facilitate access to treatment. It targets underserved, chronically ill older adults in the community and addresses commonly recognized barriers to mental health care: detecting depression; helping clients understand depression as treatable; assisting them to gain knowledge and skills to self-manage it; and linking primary care, mental health care, and social-service providers. Healthy IDEAS empowers clients to manage their depression through a behavioral activation approach that encourages involvement in meaningful, positive activities.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND THE FORUM?
- Administrators/decision makers representing agencies in Missouri that might implement or assist with the implementation of Healthy IDEAS (both agencies with case management/care coordination functions and mental health agencies interested in helping provide clinical backup and training).
- Mental Health and Aging Workgroup staff and persons who may be working with Healthy IDEAS.
PURPOSE OF THE FORUM
To provide information about Healthy IDEAS and resources to be made available to assist with implementation to enable agency administrators to decide whether or not they would be interested in implementing Healthy IDEAS and applying for assistance through an RFP.
REGISTRATION
The Informational Forum is free, but registration must be completed by Friday, August 28, so that space, meals, and materials can be guaranteed. Registration after August 28 is strictly subject to availability.
SPECIAL NEEDS
The sponsors comply with the guideline set forth in the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you notify us at 573-522-6163 as soon as possible, reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate your special needs.
CEUs
Social workers licensed in Missouri and Illinois are eligible to receive five continuing educaiton units (CEUs) for participation in this event. There is a $10 administrative fee for this service. If you are requesting CEUs, please complete an application for CEUs at the event and bring a check payable to Washington University.FORUM SPONSORS:
- Mental Health and Aging Workgroup, Missouri Transformation Working Group (TWG)
- George Warren Brown School of Social Work, Washington University, St. Louis
For More Information:
Contact Jim Cook, Missouri Department of Mental Health, Office of Transformation, at jim.cook@dmh.mo.gov, 573-526-3702, or toll-free at 800-364-9687.
