Valuation of Life as outcome and mediator of a depression intervention for older African Americans: the Get Busy Get Better Trial.

Laura N GitlinJeanine M ParisiJin HuangLaraine WinterDavid L Roth

Published in: International journal of geriatric psychiatry (2017)

Valuation of Life appears malleable through an intervention providing resources and activation skills. GBGB's impact on depressive symptoms is attributed in large part to participants' enhanced attachment to life. Attention to VOL as mediator and outcome and the reciprocal relationship between mood and attachment to life is warranted. Copyright © 2017 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Keyphrases

depressive symptoms
randomized controlled trial
sleep quality
clinical trial
bipolar disorder
social support
middle aged
open label
phase iii