Anxiety in older adults: prevalence and low-threshold psychological interventions

Author(s):
Witlox, M. (0000-0001-5314-5711)
Published
2023
Publication type
Doctoral Thesis

Abstract

This thesis examines questions related to the prevalence of anxiety symptomatology and disorders in older adults, and compares two brief low-threshold psychological interventions (blended Acceptance and Commitment Therapy versus face-to-face Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) for older adults with anxiety symptoms in primary care.

AnxietyOlder AdultsAcceptance and Commitment TherapyCognitive Behavioral TherapyInternet-based therapyBrief psychological interventionsTreatment moderatorsTreatment mediators
Defense date
2023-01-12
Language
English
Supervisor(s)
Spinhoven, P.; Bohlmeijer, E.T.
Advisor(s)
Kraaij, V.
Committee member(s)
Wouters, P.F.; Does, A.J.W. van der; Furth, E.F. van; Evers, A.W.M.; Riper, H.; Balkom, A.J.L.M. van
Qualification
Ph.D.
Degree granting institution
Institute of Psychology, Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Leiden University, Leiden
hdl
1887/3505602
ISBN(s)
9789464587906

Funding

Sponsorship
Zonmw