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<p>The scope of my dissertation project was to investigate the training of community
leaders, including religious leaders, in the delivery of individual cognitive-behavioral
support for depression in the community from Burma in NC. My research aims were to
train community leaders a) to recognize the signs and symptoms of depression and associated
problems, including intergenerational conflict, substance abuse, domestic violence
and suicide; b) to use reflective listening and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
skills, and c) to increase awareness of stigma toward treatment-seeking for depression
and its related problems. Positive training outcomes were found for knowledge of depression
and CBT strategies, and for attitudes toward treatment-seeking for depression; suggesting
community leaders could be a valuable resource for expanding evidence-based mental
health services delivery within the community from Burma and potentially within Burma
as well, where there is a scarcity of mental health professionals. This study extends
existing research on training paraprofessionals and religious leaders in the use of
CBT. In particular, it adds to the knowledge base on providing mental health services
within the community from Burma, which may extend to other refugee and immigrant communities
in the U.S.</p>
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