Behavioral activation for depression in older adults
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests a type of therapy called behavioral activation, which helps you reconnect with activities you enjoy, to treat depression in older adults. It's a low-risk, talk-based treatment you can do over the phone.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years or older
- You have symptoms of depression (either major depression or sub-threshold depression)
- You speak and understand Swedish fluently
- You have access to a telephone
- You do not have severe depression, suicidal thoughts, a substance use disorder, a history of mania, a psychotic disorder, or significant memory problems
- You are not currently in ongoing psychotherapy
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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