Examining an App-Based Mental Health Self-Care Program, IntelliCare for College Students: Single-Arm Pilot Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In recent years, there has been an increase in symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other mental illnesses in college student populations alongside a steady rise in the demand for counseling services. Digital mental health programs, such as those delivered through mobile apps, can add to the array of available services but must be tested for usability and acceptability before implementation.

Objective

This study aims to examine how students used IntelliCare for College Students over an 8-week period to examine the preliminary associations between app use and psychosocial targets and to gather user feedback about usability issues that need to be remedied before a larger implementation study.

Methods

IntelliCare for College Students is an app-based platform t

SUBMITTER: Lattie E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7585772 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature