WeACT program for dementia caregivers
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a program called WeACT designed to support family caregivers who are feeling down. It aims to help improve your mood and well-being through online sessions.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 or older and the main family caregiver for someone with dementia.
- You must have mild to moderate symptoms of depression (a score between 5 and 19 on a standard depression questionnaire).
- You need a smartphone, tablet, laptop, or computer with internet access.
- You cannot have severe depression (score 20 or higher) or recent thoughts of harming yourself.
- You can't have joined a study on ACT therapy or another caregiver program before.
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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