About this trial
Low-income individuals have limited access to evidence-based interventions for mental health. Peer recovery specialists, individuals in recovery from mental health and/or substance use problems, have the potential to increase access to evidence-based interventions for individuals from low-resource communities, particularly when trained and supervised in models that are acceptable and feasible in these communities. This study will examine the effectiveness and implementation potential of a peer-delivered evidence-based intervention (Behavioral Activation) among individuals receiving services from a community-based treatment setting providing integrated physical and behavioral healthcare.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Age 18 years old or older
Report clinically-significant symptoms of depression, as indexed by a score of 8+ on the PHQ-9.
Disqualifiers
Active, under treated psychotic symptoms or mania that would interfere with participation in study procedures
Inability to provide informed consent and/or complete procedures in English
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Peer Activate
- Peer-delivered non-specific services
Treatment groups
Sponsors and collaborators
Wayne State University
Lead sponsor
University of Maryland, College Park
Collaborator
Detroit Recovery Project INC
Collaborator