home based tele-behavioral health care: an introduction to the in-home telehealth depression...
DESCRIPTION
The T2 In-Home depression study is an 8 week, no-cost trial of in-home tele-behavioral health care utilizing Behavioral Activation to treat clinical depression. Active duty Army, Army Reserve, or Army National Guard members may be eligible to participate if they are experiencing symptoms of depression, have high speed internet access at home, and are within driving distance of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington State.TRANSCRIPT
In-Home Telehealth Depression Study
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Telemental Healthcare
• Purpose of Study– Demonstrate safety &feasibility of
In-home Telemental Healthcare.
• Why?– Establish Telemental Healthcare
as a DoD standard of care (similar to VA).
• How?– We will utilize MOVI software,
secure & approved for use by Army Medical Command for telehealth.
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Behavioral Activation
• Structured & brief evidence-based treatment for depression – 8 sessions
• Increase engagement in enjoyable & functional activities via– Values clarification– Activity monitoring &
scheduling
Adapted from the 10-session protocol by Lejuez, Hopko, Acierno, Daughters & Pagoto, 2010
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Procedures
StartIn-Person Behavioral Activation
Treatment
In-Home Behavioral Activation Treatment
Eligibilityinterview
End of Treatment Interview
Follow-up Interview
Wk1 Wk2 Wk3 Wk4
Mid TreatmentInterview
Wk5 Wk6 Wk7 Wk83
MonthsWk9
End
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Eligibility* Criteria
INCLUSION
• Active Duty Service Members ages 18-65
• Major or Minor Depressive Disorder (we will determine diagnosis)
• High-speed internet access at home
EXCLUSION
• Current suicidal ideation with intent to act
• History of suicide attempt within past 6 months
• Active psychotic symptoms• Substance Dependence
*Eligibility is determined during an in-person interview with study staff
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How to Refer / Participate
T2 Depression Study
Contact us at:
Phone: 253.341.8876
E-mail: [email protected]