Be Well at Work-Plus: A Depression and Physical Activity Intervention for Hospital Service Workers (Aim 2)

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorSan Diego State University

About this trial

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.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

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;

Disqualifiers

plan to leave Scripps employment in <6 months;

severe mental illness or substance use condition (e.g., bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, active alcohol use disorder)

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • A workplace-based depression intervention for low-wage hospital workers

Treatment groups

10 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment group

Sponsors and collaborators

San Diego State University

Lead sponsor

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)

Collaborator