Utilization and Perceived Impact of Smart Phone Apps Among Persons Pursuing Mental Health Services

Abstract

Background: Little research has been done to assess the utilization and efficacy of mental health applications (apps) designed for use on phones and other smart devices. The purpose of this study is to address 1) whether and by what means individuals have been made aware of the availability and use of mental health apps, 2) their projected likelihood of using such apps or, if used, the frequency with which they are used, and 3) among those who do use mental health apps, the degree to which individuals perceive the technology to have advanced their progress toward relevant wellness goals. Method: Data was derived from voluntary response to a questionnaire provided to persons presenting for treatment at an outpatient mental health clinic. Results associated with the preceding inform the budding literature concerning the use and experienced utility of mental health application.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2015
Accession Number
AD1001392

Entities

People

  • Daniel G. Cassidy
  • Robin E. Becker
  • William C. Isler

Organizations

  • 59th Medical Wing

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Age Distribution
  • Air Force
  • Availability
  • Department Of Defense
  • Governments
  • Health
  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • Institutional Review Board
  • Mental Health
  • Mental Health Services
  • Smartphones
  • United States
  • United States Government

Fields of Study

  • Psychology

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