The Effect of Mental Health App Customization on Depressive Symptoms in College Students: Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mental health apps have shown promise in improving mental health symptoms, including depressive symptoms. However, limited research has been aimed at understanding how specific app features and designs can optimize the therapeutic benefits and adherence to such mental health apps.

Objective

The primary purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of avatar customization on depressive symptoms and adherence to use a novel cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)-based mental health app. The secondary aim is to examine whether specific app features, including journaling, mood tracking, and reminders, affect the usability of the mental health app.

Methods

College students were recruited from a university study recruitment pool website and via flyer advertiseme

SUBMITTER: Six SG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9399839 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature