Behavioral Activation and Medication Optimization for Perioperative Mental Health Feasibility Study

The proposed research is relevant to public health because the prevalence of undertreated depression/anxiety in older adults coupled with the increasing number of surgeries performed in this population are creating a crucial need for the integration of mental health interventions into critical periods, such as the perioperative period. Thus, the proposed research is relevant to the mission of the NIMH to transform the treatment of mental illnesses through clinical research, paving the way for prevention, recovery, and cure.