Selective Prevention of Depression in Workers Using a Smartphone App: Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is increasing evidence that depression can be prevented; however, universal approaches have had limited success. Appropriate targeting of interventions to at-risk populations has been shown to have potential, but how to selectively determine at-risk individuals remains unclear. Workplace stress is a risk factor for depression and a target for intervention, but few interventions exist to prevent depression among workers at risk due to heightened stress.

Objective

This trial aimed to evaluate the efficacy of a smartphone-based intervention in reducing the onset of depression and improving related outcomes in workers experiencing at least moderate levels of stress.

Methods

A randomized controlled trial was conducted with participants who were currently e

SUBMITTER: Deady M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10485707 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature