"Prevention and Treatment of Depression in the Elderly: A Population-Based Study"
Subsyndromic Symptoms of Depression, Subsyndromic Symptoms of Anxiety
About this trial
This is an interventional prevention trial for Subsyndromic Symptoms of Depression focused on measuring Subsyndromic symptoms of depression, Subsyndromic symptoms of anxiety, Elderly, Physical activity, Population-based study
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 60 years or older with subsyndromal symptoms of depression or anxiety, enrolled in one of the selected Project West Region UBS, who agree with the information presented in the free and informed consent term.
A subject is defined as having subsyndromal symptoms of depression and / or anxiety, when he or she scores 13 or more on the CES-D scale, but does not meet criteria for a depressive or anxiety disorder, assessed by applying the "Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview "(MINI) (Sheehan et al, 1998;. Marques de Azevedo and Zuardi, 2008).
Exclusion Criteria: Those who meet criteria for major depression, dysthymia and / or anxiety disorders, or unable to consent to participate in this research project. All seniors will be interviewed in their homes.
Sites / Locations
- Institute of Psychiatry, USaoPauloGH
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
No Intervention
Physical activity
Usual care
The assessment of physical activity in the prevention of depression. The intervention program being implemented in this study consists of four steps, lasting three months each: Step 1 - Watchful waiting Step 2 - Physical Activity Intervention 1 Step 3 - Physical Activity Intervention 2 Step 4 - Referral to primary care In the case of the CES-D scores remain high, participants will receive orientation to discuss with their doctors the need to receive a specific medication.
Participants in the usual care group will have unrestricted access to usual care for depressive and / or anxiety symptoms.