Young People's Response to Six Smartphone Apps for Anxiety and Depression: Focus Group Study.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Suicide is one of the most frequent causes of death in young people worldwide. Depression lies at the root of this issue, a condition that has a significant negative impact on the lives of those who experience it and on society more generally. However, 80% of affected young people do not obtain professional help for depression and other mental health issues. Therefore, a key challenge is to find innovative and appealing ways to engage young people in learning to manage their mental health. Research suggests that young people prefer to access anonymous Web-based programs rather than get face-to-face help, which has led to the development of numerous smartphone apps. However, the evidence indicates that not all of these apps are effective in engaging the interest of young people w

SUBMITTER: Garrido S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6915797 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature