Developing an Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Intervention for Adolescents With Anxiety Disorders: Design, Usability, and Initial Evaluation of the CoolMinds Intervention.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Digital mental health interventions may help increase access to psychological treatment for adolescents with anxiety disorders. However, many clinical evaluations of digital treatments report low adherence and engagement and high dropout rates, which remain challenges when the interventions are implemented in routine care. Involving intended end users in the development process through user-centered design methods may help maximize user engagement and establish the validity of interventions for implementation.

Objective

This study aimed to describe the methods used to develop a new internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy intervention, CoolMinds, within a user-centered design framework.

Methods

The development of intervention content progressed in three

SUBMITTER: Sorensen NM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12015348 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature