Pilot Study of a Behavioral Program for Depression in Skilled Nursing Facility Residents and Care Partners

The goal of this clinical trial is to test a behavioral health program (Interventions for Stressful Transitions in Later Life, InSTILL) for skilled nursing facility residents and care partners. The main questions it aims to answer is whether the program is program is feasible, satisfactory, and helpful. Participants will join 8 bi-weekly sessions of the InSTILL program. Participants will complete assessments at three timepoints (all) and a brief-exit interview.

Inclusion Criteria: * Psychological distress, as indicated by a score Patient Health Questionnaire- 2 ≥ 1 * For residents, have a care partner who is willing to participate * For care partner, identifies as care partner of eligible participant, as indicated by providing regular health-related, socioemotional, or practical support * Aged ≥ 18 years * Able and willing to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * For residents, intended length of SNF stay \< 7 days * For residents, more than mild cognitive impairment, as indicted by Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) \