Effectiveness and uptake of a transdiagnostic emotion regulation mobile intervention among university students: Protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Internet Interventions,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
37, P. 100750 - 100750
Published: May 15, 2024
Going
to
university
is
a
major
life
event,
which
can
be
stressful
and
negatively
affect
mental
health.
However,
it
also
presents
an
opportunity
establish
foundation
for
positive
trajectories.
To
support
students,
mobile
transdiagnostic
emotion
regulation
(ER)
intervention
has
been
developed,
offering
both
broad-based
(universal)
targeted
(indicated)
preventative
support.
ER,
factor
underlying
various
health
problems,
critical
target
in
demographic
particularly
susceptible
issues.
Cultivating
ER
help
manage
immediate
stressors
foster
long-term
wellbeing.
This
paper
describes
the
study
protocol
Randomized
Controlled
Trial
(RCT)
evaluating
effectiveness
uptake
of
such
intervention.
Language: Английский
Cross-Analysis of mHealth Social Acceptance Among Youth: A Comparative Study Between Japan and China
Olugbenga Akiogbe,
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Hanlin Feng,
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Karin Kurata
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et al.
Behavioral Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(2), P. 213 - 213
Published: Feb. 14, 2025
Although
mobile
health
(mHealth)
technologies
have
emerged
as
a
revolutionary
approach
to
enhance
healthcare
delivery,
few
studies
examined
how
it
is
perceived
and
accepted
in
different
cultures.
This
study
investigated
mHealth's
social
acceptance
among
young
people
Japan
China,
with
focus
on
cultural
influences
technology
adoption.
A
comparative
analysis
was
adopted,
employing
an
extended
unified
theory
of
use
the
model.
University
students
from
both
countries,
recruited
using
harmonized
sampling
methods,
completed
questionnaires.
We
employed
descriptive
statistics
summarize
sample
characteristics,
confirmatory
factor
validate
constructs,
multigroup
test
for
measurement
invariance
ensure
applicability
model
contexts,
path
explore
differences
various
factors
influencing
mHealth
each
setting.
The
findings
revealed
distinct
effects
acceptance.
Japanese
showed
cautious
influenced
by
societal
norms
infrastructure,
whereas
Chinese
demonstrated
strong
engagement
driven
government
support
growing
digital
industry.
emphasizes
importance
considering
systemic
dynamics
when
integrating
into
youth
models
suggests
tailored
strategies
successful
implementation.
Language: Английский
Acceptance of a mental health app (JoyPopTM) for postsecondary students: a prospective evaluation using the UTAUT2
Frontiers in Digital Health,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
7
Published: Feb. 18, 2025
Mental
health
(MH)
smartphone
applications
(MH
apps)
can
support
the
increasing
MH
needs
of
postsecondary
students
and
mitigate
barriers
to
accessing
support.
Evaluating
app
acceptance
using
technology
models
is
recommended
improve
student
engagement
with
apps.
The
JoyPopTM
was
designed
youth
resilience
emotion
regulation.
associated
improved
MH,
but
its
has
yet
be
evaluated
quantitatively.
present
study
used
Unified
Theory
Acceptance
Use
Technology
(UTAUT2)
evaluate
examine
constructs
moderators
influencing
(i.e.,
behavioural
intention)
use
app.
Participants
were
183
attending
a
Canadian
University
who
for
one
week
completed
measures
before
after
Relationships
posited
by
UTAUT2
tested
partial
least
squares
structural
equation
modelling
(PLS-SEM).
Most
participants
accepted
model
explained
substantial
variance
in
intention
use.
Performance
expectancy,
hedonic
motivation,
facilitating
conditions
predicted
intention,
Age
moderated
association
between
intention.
Experience
relationship
performance
social
influence
on
Results
provide
insight
into
factors
ability
engage
students.
also
valuable
insights
evaluating
optimally
designing
Language: Английский
Developing a digital intervention to combat fatphobia and anti-fat bias
Agatha A. Laboe,
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Eileen P. Sheil,
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Emma Jennings
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et al.
Frontiers in Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: May 13, 2025
The
Body
Advocacy
Movement
(BAM)
is
an
in-person,
peer-led,
cognitive-dissonance-based
eating
disorder
(ED)
prevention
program
that
reduces
fatphobia
and
anti-fat
bias.
Developing
a
digital
adaptation
of
BAM
has
the
potential
to
increase
its
accessibility
fill
critical
gap
in
existing
ED
interventions,
which
date
have
not
specifically
targeted
bias
or
fatphobia.
This
study
applies
human-centered
design
approach
inform
development
version
BAM.
Semi-structured
interviews
were
conducted
with
31
participants,
including
17
college
students
elevated
psychopathology
14
past
participants.
College
shared
experiences
bias,
how
they
use
mental
health
technology,
thoughts
on
digitizing
Past
participants
BAM,
Interviews
analyzed
using
reflexive
thematic
analysis
realist
lens.
described
pervasive
harmful
fatphobia,
coupled
difficulties
accessing
action-oriented
support,
underscoring
care
could
address.
Both
groups
expressed
strong
interest
hybrid
format
combines
synchronous
asynchronous
components
for
balance
social
connection
flexibility.
Findings
suggest
address
unmet
needs
by
providing
accessible,
content
focused
reducing
Incorporating
within
flexible,
interactive
framework
may
promote
engagement
impact.
A
next
step
will
involve
designing
pilot
testing
this
evaluate
feasibility
effectiveness.
Language: Английский
Do Mobile Mental Health Applications Increase Access to University Mental Health Supports? Lessons Learned During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Journal of Technology in Human Services,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
41(4), P. 259 - 279
Published: Sept. 15, 2023
AbstractUse
of
mental
health
applications
(MHAs)
is
often
proposed
as
way
to
expand
access
resources
address
increased
needs
due
the
COVID-19
pandemic.
Investigators
partnered
with
two
MHA
companies
offer
university
students
complimentary
either
a
module-based,
cognitive-behavioral
intervention
or
virtual,
peer
support
network.
Findings
suggest
that
offering
no-cost
apps
without
active
encouragement
will
not
meaningfully
broaden
reach
student
populations.Keywords:
College
healthmental
healthmobile
healthpandemicstress
Disclosure
statementNo
potential
conflict
interest
was
reported
by
author(s).Additional
informationFundingThis
work
supported
Michael
and
Susan
Dell
Foundation.
Language: Английский
Analyzing Communication and Satisfaction in Mental Health Online Consults for Students
ETTISAL Journal of Communication,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8(2)
Published: May 19, 2024
Online
mental
health
consultation
applications
have
become
increasingly
prevalent
in
Indonesia.
Teenagers,
including
college
students
use
these
to
communicate
their
problems
and
seek
solutions.
This
study
aims
describe
final
year
students'
experiences
using
applications.
evaluates
the
effectiveness
of
an
online
service
through
perceptions
118
users,
utilizing
a
Likert
scale
across
three
key
dimensions:
usefulness,
usability,
also
integration
infrastructure.
The
findings
indicate
generally
positive
reception
service.
In
usefulness
dimension,
scored
well
terms
meeting
advertised
expectations,
maintaining
consistent
quality,
fostering
optimism,
providing
clarity
on
issues,
making
users
feel
at
ease.
usability
dimension
highlighted
enjoyable
nature
application
its
benefits,
though
it
revealed
need
for
improvement
accessibility
with
disabilities.
infrastructure
reflected
positively
service's
intuitive
design
user-friendliness,
high
scores
data
confidentiality,
responsiveness
counsellors,
communication,
addressing
user
issues.
Users
expressed
willingness
reuse
future
needs,
indicating
perceived
value
reliability.
Language: Английский
Emergency department nurses’ learning and evolving perspectives in interacting with patients who self-harm. An explorative interview study of the use of a mobile application
Health Informatics Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
30(4)
Published: Oct. 1, 2024
SAFE
is
a
mobile
application
co-created
for
and
by
people
who
have
experienced
self-harm,
either
themselves
or
as
next
of
kin.
This
study
intended
to
integrate
into
an
Emergency
Department
(ED)
help
patients
share
experiences
self-harm
support
professionals
in
conducting
treatment
usual
(TAU).
Objective:
was
part
Co-operative
Inquiry
which
learning
intervention
implemented,
followed
interview
exploring
ED
nurses’
reflections
learnings
while
integrating
their
practice.
Methods:
Thirteen
semi-structured
interviews
were
analysed
using
reflexive
thematic
analysis.
Results:
The
nurses
imagined
that
could
be
positive
game
changer.
However,
they
hesitant
due
uncertainty
about
the
context,
value
app
skills.
Conclusions:
Supplying
TAU
with
technology
challenging
future
digital
solutions
must
created
partnership
ensure
are
customised
target
group.
Language: Английский
Exploring Patients' Acceptance of Mental Health E-services in Morocco: A Quantitative Approach
Cureus,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 21, 2024
Background
The
transformative
potential
of
technology
in
addressing
mental
healthcare
challenges
is
more
widely
acknowledged
Morocco.
government
has
taken
active
measures
to
address
persistent
health
and
provide
better
care
by
exploring
innovative
digital
solutions.
Several
e-health
services
initiatives
have
been
implemented,
including
electronic
record
systems,
telemedicine
services,
e-appointment
mobile
applications.
However,
the
adoption
technologies
Morocco,
even
for
basic
such
as
system
(EAS),
remains
notably
low.
Objective
By
assessing
constructs
Unified
Theory
Acceptance
Use
Technology
(UTAUT)
along
with
additional
variables,
trust
perceived
conditions,
this
study
aims
identify
key
predictors
influencing
patients'
acceptance
use
EAS
a
reliable
way
accessing
support.
Methods
Data
were
collected
through
questionnaire
survey
administered
patients
receiving
treatment
at
Psychiatry
Department
University
Hospital
Casablanca,
Patients
recruited
based
on
their
willingness
participate,
while
those
cognitive
difficulties
that
impaired
ability
complete
excluded.
was
conducted
over
seven
months,
from
January
July
2023,
total
200
participants
enrolled
during
visits
Hospital.
A
logistic
regression
analysis
performed
among
patients.
Results
results
indicate
low
rates
EAS,
many
only
trying
it
once
before
reverting
traditional
scheduling
methods,
phone
calls
or
in-person
visits.
Perceptions
show
optimism
about
benefits
but
highlight
areas
improvement
social
technical
support
enhance
acceptance.
Performance
expectancy,
technology,
facilitating
conditions
found
be
significant
In
contrast,
effort
influence,
insignificant
didn't
appear
influence
meaningfully.
Conclusion
This
study's
findings
can
used
develop
effective
strategies
promote
widespread
e-mental
ultimately
barriers
quality
healthcare.
Language: Английский
Factors Influencing The Usage of Stress Relief Applications: From The Psychological Perspective
Khairul Nazlin Kamaruzaman,
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Amily Fikry,
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Rozita Manshor
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et al.
Information Management and Business Review,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(3S(I)a), P. 770 - 775
Published: Oct. 27, 2024
Stress
remains
one
of
the
most
difficult
challenges
in
responding
to
various
situations.
It
elicits
negative
thoughts
and
feelings
person.
Counseling,
training,
exercise,
other
methods
effectively
reduce
stress.
However,
with
advancement
technology,
different
approaches
dealing
it
have
emerged.
One
types
digital
health
applications
was
stress
relief
applications.
This
application
starting
become
famous
as
an
alternative
help
individuals
manage
their
levels.
Numerous
stress-management
or
stress-relief
are
available
for
smartphones
tablets.
These
include
a
variety
stress-reduction
techniques,
including
meditation,
mindfulness
breathing,
cognitive
behavioral
therapy,
relaxation
techniques.
review
paper
explores
psychological
factors
influencing
usage
In
this
paper,
researchers
focused
on
perceived
stress,
motivation
self-care,
engagement.
Understanding
these
can
individual
experiencing
high
levels
utilize
application.
Besides,
developers,
gives
idea
create
compelling
tools
that
cater
users'
specific
needs
preferences,
ultimately
promoting
better
management
overall
well-being.
Language: Английский