Medically tailored groceries for depression and food insecurity
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether getting free, healthy groceries tailored to your medical needs can help improve symptoms of depression. If you are struggling with both depression and having enough food, this program might give you extra support.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must have symptoms of depression, like feeling down or losing interest in things.
- You must be experiencing food insecurity, meaning you sometimes don't have enough food to eat.
- You must live in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
- You must receive care at UMass Memorial Health or at a clinic that is part of Community Care Cooperative (C3).
- You must be able to cook and prepare meals, or have a family member or caregiver who can do this for you.
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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