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IDEA: Developing an Intervention to prevent Depressive symptoms and promote well-being in EArly stage dementia

The primary objective of the study is to develop a psychological intervention based on behavioural activation to prevent depressive symptoms arising or worsening and promote well-being in people with early- stage dementia. The secondary objective is to assess the feasibility and acceptability of the intervention via a feasibility Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) in order to inform a future fully powered RCT of clinical and cost-effectiveness.