depression
Conditions
Interventions
One group:Problem solving treatment and behavioral activation versus Treatment as usual
(to be continued):It is a community-based treatment program using methods of problem solving treatment and behavioral activation to reduce depression in older adults with minor depression or dysthymia
(to be continued):Behavioral activation is a behavioral treatment that primarily focuses on increasing rewarding activities, overcoming avoidance living patterns, and re-establishing healthy life rout
(to be continued):There would be four to eight sessions over a period of no more than six months. About 1 hour per session, Session 1 to 3: weekly
4 to 5: biweekly
6 to 8: monthly
Sponsors
City University of Hong Kong
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
60 Years to 80 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. 60 years of age or over; 2. Having minor depression or dysthymic disorder.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Meeting criteria for major depression; 2. Diagnosis of a psychiatric disorder (e.g., bipolar disorder and psychotic disorder); 3. Having substance abuse; 4. Having cognitive decline.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Depression; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Level of social activity;Level of physical activity;Level of pleasant activity;General self-efficacy; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactHay Ming Herman Lo
Outcome results
None listed