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

Summary

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

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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