Prevention of anxiety and depression in the age group of 75 years and over: a randomised controlled trial testing the feasibility and effectiveness of a generic stepped care programme among elderly community residents at high risk of developing anxiety and depression versus usual care [ISRCTN26474556]

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In frail elderly, the effects of depression and anxiety are deep encroaching. Indicated prevention studies, aimed at subjects with subthreshold disorder, have shown that well designed interventions are capable of reducing the inciden...

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Main Authors: van Oppen Patricia, van Marwijk Harm, van 't Veer-Tazelaar Nelleke, Nijpels Giel, van Hout Hein, Cuijpers Pim, Stalman Wim, Beekman Aartjan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-07-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/6/186