The purpose of this study is to test the feasibility and acceptability of an evidence-based treatment for depression delivered over an ipad, computer, or smartphone can help Adult Protective Services (APS) clients with their activities of daily living to evaluate whether reductions on measures of depression and apathy (a) mediate reduced Elder Neglect/Self Neglect (EN/SN) behaviors; and (b) whether secondary posited mediating mechanisms are also active in impacting depression and apathy
APS Case in APS Region VI- Must have open case
PHQ 9 score- Must have score of nine (9) or more
Previous mental health diagnosis of bipolar disorder, psychotic disorders, and moderate to severe dementia
Assessment of Consent Proxy- Those who need assessment of consent proxy
Suicidal Intent (as indexed by PhQ-9 question 9)- Those scoring 2 or 3
Current Alcohol and Drug Dependency- As evidenced by Cut down, Annoyed, Guilty, and Eye-opener (CAGE) score of 3 or more
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Lead sponsor
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Collaborator