biostudies-literatureRaue PJNIMH NIH HHSNational Institute of Mental Health445-452https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC7269871biostudies-literatureUnknown25(3)<h4>Objective</h4>We examined: 1. depression rates among senior center clients; and 2. the acceptability of a lay-delivered intervention for depression ("Do More, Feel Better") from the perspective of key stakeholders prior to its implementation.<h4>Method</h4>We conducted cross-sectional surveys at four Seattle-area senior centers of 140 clients, 124 volunteers, and 12 administrators and staff. Client measures included the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) to determine depression severity, and items assessing depression treatment preferences. Following description of "Do More, Feel Better" as a lay-delivered intervention focused on increasing participation in rewarding activities, we used quantitative and qualitative items to assess acceptability to: 1. clients participating in; 2. vAging & mental healthAcceptability of a lay-delivered intervention for depression in senior centers.PMC7269871R34 MH111849Kaplan CRusso JPetersky CHoeft TFerguson DDawson AGreen LRaue PJfalseAcceptability of a lay-delivered intervention for depression in senior centers.<h4>Objective</h4>We examined: 1. depression rates among senior center clients; and 2. the acceptability of a lay-delivered intervention for depression ("Do More, Feel Better") from the perspective of key stakeholders prior to its implementation.<h4>Method</h4>We conducted cross-sectional surveys at four Seattle-area senior centers of 140 clients, 124 volunteers, and 12 administrators and staff. Client measures included the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) to determine depression severity, and items assessing depression treatment preferences. Following description of "Do More, Feel Better" as a lay-delivered intervention focused on increasing participation in rewarding activities, we used quantitative and qualitative items to assess acceptability to: 1. clients participating in; 2. v2021-01-01T00:00:00Z2021 Mar2025-04-04T22:33:05.55Z2025-02-19T03:24:01.081ZS-EPMC72698713179988010.1080/13607863.2019.1698515