Behavioral Activation for the Prevention and Treatment of Depression in Older Adults in a Municipal Context

"A five-session brief behavioral activation treatment delivered face-to-face in the participants' home.~Session outline:~Session 1: Psychoeducation about depression; treatment rationale for Behavioral Activation (BA); rationale and instructions for activity log~Session 2: Discussion of life goals and values; planning of activities aligned with life goals and values for coming week~Session 3: Troubleshooting any problems carrying out activities; planning activities aligned with life goals and values for coming week.~Session 4: 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: 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."

Care as Usual provided by primary care and/or municipal care.