Acceptability of a lay-delivered intervention for depression in senior centers.
Patrick J RaueAlexis DawsonTheresa HoeftJoan E RussoDian FergusonLynda GreenClaire PeterskyCecily KaplanPublished in: Aging & mental health (2019)
Findings indicate high depression rates among senior center clients and support the acceptability of lay-delivered behavioral interventions for depression from a variety of stakeholders. Further investigation of the feasibility, effectiveness, and implementation of "Do More, Feel Better" is warranted, particularly in the context of a lack of health care professionals available to meet the mental health needs of older adults.