Examining a Resilience Mental Health App in Adolescents: Acceptability and Feasibility Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Resilience is defined as the ability to rely on internal characteristics and external strengths to adapt to adverse events. Although universal resilience-enhancing programs are effective for adolescents, there is a need for interventions that are more easily accessible and can be customized for individual teens. Phone apps are easy to use, can be tailored to individuals, and have demonstrated positive effects for mental health outcomes.

Objective

This study aimed to examine the feasibility and acceptability of a resilience app for adolescents. This app aimed to enhance resilience through modules focused on depression prevention, stress management, and healthy lifestyle approaches containing videos, measures, and practice suggestions. Furthermore, the study aimed t

SUBMITTER: Elledge DK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10132019 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature