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Clinical and Demographic Characteristics of the study sample (N = 135)
| Mean (SD) | |
|---|---|
| Age, years | 70.1 (11.2) |
| Education, years | 15.7 (3.6) |
| Female, % (n) | 59% |
| Living alone % (n) | 36% |
| On Antidepressant Medication % | 56% |
| MADRS* | 23.2 (4.0) |
| Duration of Depressive Episode (Months) | 17.5 (23.6) |
| Number of Previous Depressive Episodes | 3.4 (10.8) |
| Adequate Effort % (RDS**) | 86% |
MADRS=Montgomery Aspberg Depression Rating Scale
RDS=Reliable Digit Span; adequate effort defined as RDS>6
