Promoting mental health care for older adults with depression and anxiety.

A community intervention to promote evidence-based mental health care for olderadults with depressive and anxiety symptoms.

NIH-funded research Universidad de San Martin de Porres · NIH-11088294

This study is all about finding better ways to help older adults who are feeling depressed or anxious by using community support and expert guidance, so they can get the mental health care they need in a way that really works for them.

Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionUniversidad de San Martin de Porres NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Lima, Peru)
Project IDNIH-11088294 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research focuses on improving access to evidence-based mental health care for older adults experiencing depressive and anxiety symptoms. It aims to implement effective interventions through a community-based approach, leveraging the expertise of a mentorship team in implementation science and mixed-methods research. The project will involve training and practical experience to develop strategies that can be applied in real-world settings, ultimately enhancing mental health support for seniors. Patients may be engaged in various activities that assess the feasibility and acceptability of these interventions.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults aged 65 and above who are experiencing symptoms of depression or anxiety.

Not a fit: Patients under the age of 65 or those without depressive or anxiety symptoms may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve mental health outcomes for older adults by providing them with better access to effective treatments.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in implementing community-based mental health interventions for older populations, indicating a promising approach.

Where this research is happening

Lima, Peru

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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