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RCT of Behavioral Activation for Depression and Suicidality in Primary Care
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Brief Behavioral Activation and Usual Care for Depression. Completed, enrolled 140 participants across 3 sites.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of the Improving Mood in Veterans in Primary Care (IIR 14-047) is to evaluate a brief educational individual workshop that is meant to help Veterans better understand feelings of sadness and ways to improve their mood. This study is intended to evaluate and establish the workshop's effectiveness for use with Veterans in primary care settings. The study involves up to 6 in-person meetings and 6 telephone interviews across a 6-month period of time. Approximately 144 Veterans will participate in the study. Using a procedure like the flip of a coin, the participants will have a one in two chance of receiving the brief educational workshop or treatment as usual condition.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
This is a 4-session individual workshop using behavioral activation techniques.
Primary care patients will be referred to the integrated behavioral health provider to receive brief treatment in primary care.