The Development of an Integrated Physical Activity and Mental Health Intervention for Veterans With COPD, Emotion Distress, and Low Physical Activity

Participants will complete Step-CBT, an integrative 8-week physical activity and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) intervention, delivered by a licensed clinical psychologist. Sessions will take place once per week for 60 minutes using VA Video Connect. Each session will include core components 1) Reviewing physical activity goals, prescribing new step count goal, and problem-solving barriers and 2) The weekly CBT intervention module.