Feasibility of "CopeSmart": A Telemental Health App for Adolescents.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Early intervention is important in order to improve mental health outcomes for young people. Given the recent rise in mobile phone ownership among adolescents, an innovative means of delivering such intervention is through the use of mobile phone applications (apps).

Objective

The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of "CopeSmart", a telemental health app developed to foster positive mental health in adolescents through emotional self-monitoring and the promotion of positive coping strategies.

Methods

Forty-three adolescents (88% female) aged 15-17 years downloaded the app and used it over a one-week period. They then completed self-report questionnaires containing both open-ended and closed-ended questions about their experiences of using the

SUBMITTER: Kenny R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4705022 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature