e-Mindfulness for Depression in Older Adults

Korábbi kezelés

• Acutely suicidal or homicidal (i.e., in imminent danger with plan, urges and intent to harm oneself or others including any prior serious attempts (e.g., those requiring hospitalization) at the PI discretion
• Concurrent cognitive training, such as brain-training software, regular engagement in mindfulness practice and/or yoga x) significant neurological condition (e.g. stroke, seizure disorder, multiple sclerosis), that in the PI's judgment, could confound the interpretation of study results

Más betegség

• Confirmed psychotic disorder, history of primary post-traumatic stress disorder
• Current or recent substance use disorder that according to the PI's judgement would confound the interpretation of the study results
• Any severe Axis II personality disorder or psychotic disorder that, in the PI's judgement, could confound diagnosis or adherence to treatment
• Unstable medical condition (e.g. uncontrolled diabetes mellitus or hypertension)

Egyéb

• Meets DSM-V criteria for Mental Retardation
• Current incarceration
• Inability to cognitively manage the tasks required in this study

• Males and females aged 65 or older
• DSM-V diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder or Bipolar, Depressed type and experiencing depressive symptoms consistent with current major depressive episode
• Not currently psychotic and no history of psychosis within the previous 12 months; psychosis reported in the distant past may not be exclusionary if brief, per PI's judgment
• English speaking
• Able to give informed consent
• iOS smartphone user with internet access
• iOS operating system 6 or newer
• Internet access to view internet mindfulness course