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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
10 (estimated)
Sponsor
San Diego State University · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for hospital service workers who have symptoms of depression and need support in their jobs. Participants will get help through coaching, therapy focused on work, and text message support for their mood and activities.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
I work at least 20 hours a week
I am at least 18 years old
I work in a low-wage job in Environmental Services or Food & Nutrition Services
I have mild depression symptoms or higher
I have some difficulty doing my job due to these symptoms
I have a cell phone that receives text messages
I speak English or Spanish
You may not be able to join if
I plan to leave my job within the next 6 months
I have a severe mental illness like bipolar disorder or schizophrenia
I have an active alcohol use disorder
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria.
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This study develops and tests a dynamic workplace-based depression intervention that is tailored to the specific social and behavioral needs of low-wage hospital service workers. The intervention involves assessment of depression-related work impairment, work-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, work coaching, social needs screening and referral, and text message support for mood and physical act…
This study develops and tests a dynamic workplace-based depression intervention that is tailored to the specific social and behavioral needs of low-wage hospital service workers. The intervention involves assessment of depression-related work impairment, work-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, work coaching, social needs screening and referral, and text message support for mood and physical activity.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* part-time or full-time employment (at least 20 hours per week);
* ≥18 years old;
* employed in low-wage-earning jobs in the Environmental Services or Food \& Nutrition Services Departments;
* presence of depression symptoms as measured by the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 ite…
Inclusion Criteria:
* part-time or full-time employment (at least 20 hours per week);
* ≥18 years old;
* employed in low-wage-earning jobs in the Environmental Services or Food \& Nutrition Services Departments;
* presence of depression symptoms as measured by the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 item version; individuals who score ≥5 (indicating mild depression symptoms or higher) will be eligible;
* presence of impairment in work functioning, as measured by the Work Limitations Questionnaire; individuals who score ≥5% (indicating mild work productivity loss) will be eligible;
* possession of a cell phone with ability to receive text-messages;
* Fluent in either English or Spanish.
Exclusion Criteria:
* plan to leave Scripps employment in \<6 months;
* severe mental illness or substance use condition (e.g., bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, active alcohol use disorder)
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