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- - This pilot study evaluates the effectiveness of Raising Our Spirits Together (ROST), a tech-based group therapy for depression, among adults in rural Michigan, transitioning from in-person to virtual sessions due to COVID-19.
- - Results showed significant reductions in depressive symptoms (PHQ-9 scores dropped from 14.4 to 6.33) and maintained improvement at a 3-month follow-up, with participants achieving high attendance in sessions.
- - The findings suggest ROST could be a viable intervention for addressing depression and anxiety in rural populations, enhancing access to mental health care in these areas.
Article Abstract
Purpose: This pilot study assesses the association of Raising Our Spirits Together (ROST), a technology-assisted, group-based cognitive behavioral therapy for depression, with rural adults' depressive symptoms and anxiety.
Method: Nine adults from rural Michigan participated in an open pilot of ROST. Clergy facilitated pilot groups. The pilot began in February 2020 in-person. Due to COVID-19, the pilot was completed virtually.
Results: Mean depressive symptom scores, based on the PHQ-9, significantly decreased from pre-treatment ( = 14.4) to post-treatment ( = 6.33; t (8) = 6.79; < .001). Symptom reduction was maintained at 3-month follow-up ( = 8.00), with a significant pattern of difference in depressive symptoms over time (F(2) = 17.7; < .001; eta-squared = .689). Similar patterns occurred for anxiety based on the GAD-7. Participants attended an average of 7.33 of 8 sessions. Fidelity ratings were excellent.
Discussion: ROST is a potentially feasible intervention for rural adults' depressive symptoms. ROST offers a promising model for increasing treatment access and building capacity in rural areas.
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