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Increasing Use of Mental Health Services by Community Dwelling Adults With Depression
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Open Door intervention for Major Depression. Completed, enrolled 161 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to test the effectiveness of Open Door (previously known as the Treatment Initiation Program \[TIP\]), a brief psychosocial intervention to address the psychological barriers to care and improve the use of mental health services by depressed community elderly. The intervention is designed to help the older adult identify the barriers, problem-solve to find solutions and mobilize the motivation to seek help. Open Door was developed to work collaboratively with an older adult who is depressed to improve access and adherence to mental health treatment.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Open Door intervention subjects will: 1. receive an evaluation 2. receive a referral to a local mental health provider 3. identify barriers, set goals and problem-solve to achieve a mental health evaluation using available resources.