Mental health apps: The importance of evidence for publicly available apps
Society of Clinical Psychology
OCTOBER 15, 2018
Search for “mental health”, “stress”, “depression” or “anxiety” on the iOS or Android app stores and you’re confronted with a bewildering array of choices. While many of the apps appear well made, trustworthy, and are supported by positive user reviews, the vast majority of these have not been scientifically tested. Some may use evidence-based techniques and models, often drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), but the apps themselves have not been validated as effective tools.
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