Blues Program

Blues Program

Oregon Research Institute

Oregon Research Institute

Program Type

Education/Training

Cost

Yes, $1001 or more

Evidence Type

Empirically Defined Evidence

Strategy

Promote connectedness, Teach coping and problem-solving skills, Lessen harms and prevent future risk, Create protective environments

Program or Intervention Summary

The Blues Program (Cognitive Behavioral Group Depression Prevention) is intended to actively engage high school students with depressive symptoms or at risk of onset of major depression. The program includes 6 weekly one-hour group sessions of 4-8 teens and home practice assignments. Weekly sessions focus on building group rapport and increasing participant involvement in pleasant activities (all sessions), learning and practicing cognitive restructuring techniques (sessions 2-4), and developing response plans to future life stressors (sessions 5-6). In-session exercises require participants to apply skills taught in the program. Home practice assignments are intended to reinforce the skills taught in the sessions and help participants learn how to apply these skills to their daily life.

Program or Intervention Summary

The Blues Program (Cognitive Behavioral Group Depression Prevention) is intended to actively engage high school students with depressive symptoms or at risk of onset of major depression. The program includes 6 weekly one-hour group sessions of 4-8 teens and home practice assignments. Weekly sessions focus on building group rapport and increasing participant involvement in pleasant activities (all sessions), learning and practicing cognitive restructuring techniques (sessions 2-4), and developing response plans to future life stressors (sessions 5-6). In-session exercises require participants to apply skills taught in the program. Home practice assignments are intended to reinforce the skills taught in the sessions and help participants learn how to apply these skills to their daily life.

Type Education/Training
Setting School
People Adolescents (12 to 17 years), White, Hispanic or Latino, Women, Men
Prevention Level Prevention
Languages English
Study Method Quantitative
Implementer Requirement Adults, K-12 school based programs, Professional educators, Mental health providers
Training Requirement Yes
Delivery Options In person, Virtual
Topics Reduce risk factors, Promote protective factors

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