Identifying depression in older adults
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study aims to better understand and identify depression in older adults living in the community. If you are 60 or older and not currently being treated for depression, you may be able to help improve how depression is detected in seniors.
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Who can take part
- You are 60 years old or older.
- You have lived in your community for more than 6 months.
- You can read, write, and understand well enough to communicate with the study team and answer questionnaires.
- You are willing to provide informed consent to participate.
- You are not currently receiving treatment for depression.
- You do not have dementia or a severe physical illness like advanced cancer or heart/cerebrovascular disease.
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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