Positive Affect Treatment for Spanish-Speaking Individuals

As an extension of two prior NIMH funded trials (R61 phase trial and R33 phase randomized controlled trial), the aim of this trial is to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of PAT in a Spanish-speaking population with low positive affect in the context of depression, anxiety or stress symptoms. Feasibility, acceptability, and clinical outcomes are assessed at baseline and either weekly or at Week 15 (post) and one-month follow-up. Feasibility outcomes, such as session attendance, practice completion, and acceptability outcomes, such as satisfaction questionnaire, are assessed at Week 15 (post). Clinical outcomes are assessed at baseline and either weekly or at one-month follow-up. Target enrollment is 12 participants with low positive affect and depression or anxiety and impaired functioning, between the ages of 18 and 65 years. Participants will complete psychiatric assessments and self-report questionnaires as part of the study. The total length of participation is around 4 months.