Mobile-based interventions for common mental disorders in youth: a systematic evaluation of pediatric health apps.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The access to empirically-supported treatments for common mental disorders in children and adolescents is often limited. Mental health apps might extend service supplies, as they are deemed to be cost-efficient, scalable and appealing for youth. However, little is known about the quality of available apps. Therefore, we aimed to systematically evaluate current mobile-based interventions for pediatric anxiety, depression and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Methods

Systematic searches were conducted in Google Play Store and Apple App Store to identify relevant apps. To be eligible for inclusion, apps needed to be: (1) designed to target either anxiety, depression or PTSD in youth (0-18 years); (2) developed for children, adolescents or caregivers; (3) provided

SUBMITTER: Domhardt M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8438844 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature