Behavioral Activation for the Treatment of Depression in Older Adults

"Session 1: Face-to-face; Psychoeducation about depression; treatment rationale for Behavioral Activation (BA); rationale and instructions for activity log;~Session 2: Via telephone; Discussion of life goals and values; planning of activities aligned with life goals and values for coming week~Session 3: Via telephone; Troubleshooting any problems carrying out activities; planning activities aligned with life goals and values for coming week.~Session 4: Via telephone; Troubleshooting any problems carrying out activities; planning activities aligned with life goals and values for the coming week; instructing the participant to independently continue to plan activities for the coming month.~Session 5: Via telephone; Troubleshooting any problems carrying out activities; reviewing treatment; stressing the importance of continuing to engage in activities aligned with life goals and values; creating a maintenance plan."

Treatment as usual regarding depression received at their primary care centre.