Problem-Solving Counseling for Depression

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Problem-Solving Treatment (PST) is a short-term form of psychotherapy developed for primary care and community settings. It is also known as structured problem solving and focuses on improving coping skills. This therapy has been proven effective for the conditions most commonly treated in primary care – depression and anxiety.
PST helps patients:

  • Identify problems
  • Come up with realistic solutions
  • And make an action plan to implement them.

Audience

Care Managers Primary Care Provider (Physician, ARNP, or PA)

Practice type

Behavioral Health Primary Care
Authors
Ian Bennett, Stacey Morrison, Jordan Legros

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