Self-Guided Mental Health Apps Targeting Racial and Ethnic Minority Groups: Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The use of mental health apps (MHAs) is increasing rapidly. However, little is known about the use of MHAs by racial and ethnic minority groups.

Objective

In this review, we aimed to examine the acceptability and effectiveness of MHAs among racial and ethnic minority groups, describe the purposes of using MHAs, identify the barriers to MHA use in racial and ethnic minority groups, and identify the gaps in the literature.

Methods

A systematic search was conducted on August 25, 2023, using Web of Science, Embase, PsycINFO, PsycArticles, PsycExtra, and MEDLINE. Articles were quality appraised using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool, and data were extracted and summarized to form a narrative synthesis.

Results

A total of 15 studies met the inclusion crite

SUBMITTER: Saad F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10733819 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature