An analysis on self-management and treatment-related functionality and characteristics of highly rated anxiety apps.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objective

Anxiety is a common emotion that people often feel in certain situations. But when the feeling of anxiety is persistent and interferes with a person's day to day life then this may likely be an anxiety disorder. Anxiety disorders are a common issue worldwide and can fall under general anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety among others. They can be disabling and can impact all aspects of an individual's life, including work, education, and personal relationships. It is important that people with anxiety receive appropriate care, which in some cases may prove difficult due to mental health care delivery barriers such as cost, stigma, or distance from mental health services. A potential solution to this could be mobile mental health applications. These ca

SUBMITTER: Drissi N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7391980 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature