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).