Feasibility and Acceptability of a Remote Group Intervention for Depression, Social Isolation, and Loneliness in Older Adults.

Objectives: This mixed-methods study examines the acceptability, feasibility, and preliminary effect of a novel, remotely delivered group intervention (Empower@Home: Connected) targeting depression, social isolation, and loneliness in older adults (≥ 60).

Methods: Acceptability was assessed via participant satisfaction, and feasibility was measured by attrition rates and session attendance. Participants completed pre- and posttest measures of depression, social isolation, and loneliness, with depression also assessed biweekly.

Older Adults Experience with a Layperson-Supported Digital Mental Health Intervention for Depression: Qualitative Insights on Engagement.

Objectives: This qualitative study examines the experiences of older adults with Empower@Home, an older adult-centered, layperson-supported internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT) program for depression, with a focus on engagement-related factors.

Methods: Adults aged 50 or older with at least mild depressive symptoms were recruited from multiple resources. A random subset of participants was invited for a semi-structured qualitative interview during a post-intervention assessment conducted over the phone ( = 148).

Web-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression Among Homebound Older Adults: Development and Usability Study.

Background: Homebound older adults are a high-risk group for depression. However, many of them face barriers to accessing evidence-supported mental health treatments. Digital mental health interventions can potentially improve treatment access, but few web-based interventions are explicitly tailored for depression in older adults.