Combining medical and community support for depression
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a new way of combining medical care with community support for middle-aged and older adults who have depression and are waiting for mental health services. The goal is to see if this team approach can help improve mood and well-being while you wait.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are currently waiting to see a psychiatrist or get mental health services from the Hospital Authority.
- You have symptoms of at least mild depression (like low mood or loss of interest).
- You do not have a history of autism, intellectual disability, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, Parkinson's disease, or dementia.
- You are not currently at immediate risk of suicide.
- You can communicate well enough to take part in the study activities.
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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