Increasing Use of Mental Health Services (OpenDoor)
Major Depression
About this trial
This is an interventional supportive care trial for Major Depression focused on measuring geriatric depression
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age 60 years and older
- Homebound
- Endorse depressive symptoms
Exclusion Criteria:
- Presence of significant alcohol or substance abuse or psychotic disorder
- High suicide risk, i.e. intent or plan to attempt suicide
- Cognitive impairment
- Inability to speak English
- Aphasia interfering with communication.
- Current use of antidepressants or psychotherapy
Sites / Locations
- Weill Cornell Medical College
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
No Intervention
Open Door Intervention
Services Referral
Subjects who receive the Open Door Intervention will work with the study counselor to identify barriers to participation in mental health treatment, set goals, and problem-solve, in addition to receiving a referral.
Subjects who do not receive the Open Door intervention will receive: an evaluation referral to a local mental health provider booklet information on depression and mental health care, and will complete an application for HEAP, a Westchester County service that provides reduced rates from oil companies on heating to seniors.