Condition: Psychological Distress · Sponsor: Göteborg University
Symptoms of depression and anxiety are common in older adults, and high suicide rates are observed in this age group in Sweden, as in many countries around the globe. Ageing is accompanied by an increased risk of pain, grief, loss, loneliness, cognitive decline and reduced functional ability, all of which may impact on mental health. Despite these facts, older adults are less likely than their younger counterparts to receive care for their mental health problems. Within primary care, many older adults with symptoms of depression and anxiety do not fully meet diagnostic criteria for clinical diagnosis. However, these subthreshold states, often conceptualized as "psychological distress" are associated with emotional suffering, reduced quality of life and compromised function in daily life. Psychological distress, which is mainly treated in primary care, has been shown to increase after the age of 65, and to peak at ages 80-89. This points to a need for effective interventions for older adults in primary care to reduce the risk of developing clinical depression and anxiety disorders. The overall aim of this clinical study is to evaluate, using a randomized control trial design (RCT), an existential psychological group treatment for older adults (75+) with psychological distress in a primary care setting. Research persons randomized to the control arm will receive supportive telephone calls. Specific research aims include: 1. Do older adults show a) decreased psychological di…
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Isak Erling, Psy M · +46762502060 · isak.erling@gu.se
Margda Waern, Professor · margda.waern@neuro.gu.se
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