Identifying Evidence-Based Strategies in a Digital Mental Health Intervention for Depression: Qualitative Content Analysis.

Geneva K Jonathan^1,2, Jenna Y Sung¹, Heyli T Arcese¹, Phoebe Holz¹, Kathryn H Bentley¹, Emily E Bernstein¹, Hilary M Weingarden^1,2, Jennifer L Greenberg^1,2, Oliver T Harrison³, Sabine Wilhelm^1,2

¹Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, 185 Cambridge Street, 2nd Floor, Boston, MA, 02114, United States.

²Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States.

³Koa Health, London, United Kingdom.

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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Depression is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an effective treatment, but it is difficult to access due to clinician shortages, waitlists, and logistical barriers. Smartphone-based CBT interventions offer a scalable alternative to traditional face-to-face care, but few provide transparency regarding how closely they adhere to evi…

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