Self-Guided Digital Intervention for Depression in Adolescents: Feasibility and Preliminary Efficacy Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Depression in adolescents is a large and growing problem; however, access to effective mental health care continues to be a challenge. Digitally based interventions may serve to bridge this access gap for adolescents in need of care. Digital interventions that deliver components of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) have been shown to reduce symptoms of depression, and virtual reality (VR) may be a promising adjunctive component. However, research on these types of treatments in adolescents and young adults is limited.

Objective

This study aims to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of Spark (v1.0), a 5-week, self-guided, CBT-based digital program using a mobile app and VR experiences to target symptoms of depression in adolescents.

SUBMITTER: Miller I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10701656 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature