The document summarizes an in-home telehealth study for depression that aims to demonstrate the safety and feasibility of telemental healthcare as a standard of care for the Department of Defense. It will utilize MOVI software to deliver an 8-session behavioral activation treatment for depression to eligible active duty service members via in-home videoconferencing. Participants will complete eligibility screening, mid-treatment and end-of-treatment interviews, as well as a 3-month follow-up interview as part of the procedures to evaluate the program.

1. In-Home Telehealth
Depression Study

2. Telemental Healthcare
• Purpose of Study
– Demonstrate safety &feasibility
of In-home Telemental
Healthcare.
• Why?
– Establish Telemental
Healthcare as a DoD standard
of care (similar to VA).
• How?
– We will utilize MOVI
software, secure & approved
for use by Army Medical
Command for telehealth.
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3. Behavioral Activation
• Structured & brief
evidence-based treatment
for depression
– 8 sessions
• Increase engagement in
enjoyable & functional
activities via
– Values clarification
– Activity monitoring &
scheduling
Adapted from the 10-session protocol by
Lejuez, Hopko, Acierno, Daughters & Pagoto, 2010
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4. Procedures
End of
Eligibility Mid Treatment Follow-up
Treatment
interview Interview Interview
Interview
In-Home Behavioral
Activation Treatment
Start End
In-Person Behavioral
Activation Treatment
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Wk1 Wk2 Wk3 Wk4 Wk5 Wk6 Wk7 Wk8 Wk9 Months
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5. Eligibility* Criteria
INCLUSION EXCLUSION
• Active Duty Service • Current suicidal ideation
Members ages 18-65 with intent to act
• Major or Minor • History of suicide attempt
Depressive Disorder (we within past 6 months
will determine diagnosis) • Active psychotic symptoms
• High-speed internet • Substance Dependence
access at home
*Eligibility is determined during an in-person interview with study staff
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6. How to Refer / Participate
T2 Depression Study
Contact us at:
Phone: 253.341.8876
E-mail: inhome@t2health.org
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