The purpose of this research study is to determine whether COMA-F is more efficacious at reducing emotional distress in caregivers of patients with severe acute brain injuries, compared to health education control.
18 years or older - study population
English fluency and literacy - measures and intervention are in English
Screens positive for emotional distress on either depression or anxiety subscales (>7) of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression scale - study population (caregivers must be at-risk for chronic distress via heightened acute distress)
18 years or older - study population
1. Serious mental illness, substance misuse, or active suicidal intent or plan - requires higher level of care