Clinical- and cost-effectiveness of a technology-supported and solution-focused intervention (DIALOG+) in treatment of patients with chronic depression-study protocol for a multi-site, cluster randomised controlled trial [TACK].

Background: Many with an acute depressive disorder go on to develop chronic depression, despite ongoing care. There are few specifically designed interventions to treat chronic depression. DIALOG+, a technology-assisted intervention based on the principles of solution-focused therapy, may be beneficial.

The acceptability and feasibility of group cognitive behavioural therapy for older adults with generalised anxiety disorder.

Background: Group psychotherapy for older adults with generalised anxiety disorder is an under-researched area.

Aim: This report describes a mixed method evaluation of the acceptability and feasibility of an Overcoming Worry Group.

Method: The Overcoming Worry Group was a novel adaptation of a cognitive behavioural therapy protocol targeting intolerance-of-uncertainty for generalised anxiety disorder, tailored for delivery to older adults in a group setting (n = 13).

Efficacy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Generalized Anxiety Disorder in Older Adults: Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, and Meta-Regression.

Objective: Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a common disorder in older adults producing functional impairment, and psychotherapy is the preferred treatment option. Meta-analytic methods sought to determine the efficacy of outpatient cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with respect to the hallmark feature of GAD-uncontrolled and excessive worry. In order to optimize clinical applicability, variables associated with GAD treatment outcomes were also examined.

The experience of working with people that hoard: a Q-sort exploration.

Background: The impact and burden of working with people that hoard is largely unexplored.

Aim: To explore professionals' varied experiences of engagement and intervention with this client group.

Method: Five semi-structured interviews were initially conducted with professionals with detailed experience of working with people that hoard.

Transdiagnostic CBT treatment of co-morbid anxiety and depression in an older adult: single case experimental design.

Background: Despite the prevalence of co-morbid anxiety and depression in older adults, evaluation of suitable clinical models is rare.

Aims: This study tested the acceptability and effectiveness of a transdiagnostic approach to treating co-morbid anxiety and depression in an older adults in a routine clinical setting.

Method: In an A/B single case experimental design, a patient completed five daily ideographic measures of anxiety and depression across baseline and treatment and the HADS at five time points over time, including 3-month follow-up.

Group psychoeducative cognitive-behaviour therapy for mixed anxiety and depression with older adults.

Objectives: There is a dearth of older adult evidence regarding the group treatment for co-morbid anxiety and depression. This research evaluated the effectiveness of a low-intensity group psychoeducational approach.

Method: Patients attended six sessions of a manualised cognitive-behavioural group.