How, why, for whom and when do help-seeking interventions for anxiety and depression work among older adults? A realist review

Fisher, Tamsin; Chew-Graham, Carolyn; Corp, Nadia; Hider, Samantha; Southam, Jane; Wong, Geoffry; Kingstone, Tom

doi:10.3399/bjgp25x741729

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How, why, for whom and when do help-seeking interventions for anxiety and depression work among older adults? A realist review (2025)
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Fisher, T., Chew-Graham, C., Corp, N., Hider, S., Southam, J., Wong, G., & Kingstone, T. (2025, March). How, why, for whom and when do help-seeking interventions for anxiety and depression work among older adults? A realist review. Presented at BJGP Research and Publishing conference, The Lowry Hotel, Manchester, England

Background A quarter of older adults (aged ≥60 years) in the UK experience a mental health problem each year. Older adults may not seek help due to limited awareness of symptoms of mental ill-health; fear of losing independence; limited access to ser... Read More about How, why, for whom and when do help-seeking interventions for anxiety and depression work among older adults? A realist review.