Self-Help App for Depression in People With Intellectual Disabilities: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Individuals with intellectual disabilities (IDs) are at increased risk for mental health problems, including depression. However, access to effective therapeutic interventions is often limited.

Objective

To evaluate the feasibility, acceptance, and efficacy of a self-help smartphone app designed to reduce depressive symptoms and improve self-esteem and quality of life in individuals with IDs.

Design, setting, and participants

In this 2-arm randomized clinical trial, adults with IDs and depressive symptoms were enrolled online in Germany between April 1 and August 10, 2023. Of the 135 individuals who accessed the survey, 99 met the eligibility criteria. Participants were recruited via social media, third parties (eg, care institutions), and workplaces. Data

SUBMITTER: Borsutzky S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12511992 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature