COPE for depressed and anxious teens: a brief cognitive-behavioral skills building intervention to increase access to timely, evidence-based treatment.

TOPIC

Evidence-based cognitive-behavioral therapy skills building intervention--Creating Opportunities for Personal Empowerment (COPE)--for depressed and anxious teens in brief 30 min outpatient visits.

PURPOSE

Based on COPE training workshops, this article provides an overview of the COPE program, its development, theoretical foundation, content of the sessions, and lessons learned for best delivery of COPE to individuals and groups in psychiatric settings, primary care settings, and schools.

SOURCES

Published literature and clinical examples.

CONCLUSION

With the COPE program, the advanced practice nurse in busy outpatient practice can provide timely, evidence-based therapy for adolescents and use the full extent of his/her advanced practice nursing knowledge and skills.