Behavioural activation for depression in older people: systematic review and meta-analysis

Background Behavioural activation is an effective treatment for depression in the general adult population but it is unclear whether it is effective for older people. Aims To systematically review randomised controlled trials (RCTs) of behavioural activation for depression in older people. Method We searched Medline, EMBASE, PsycINFO, CINAHL and online trial registers for RCTs of behavioural activation for depression in older people. Results...