The development and pilot evaluation of a mental health mobile app in the Philippines

IF 0.8 Q4 SOCIAL WORK

Mental Health and Social Inclusion Pub Date : 2022-11-16 DOI:10.1108/mhsi-04-2022-0024

Ma. Regina M. Hechanova-Alampay, Patrick Louis Angeles, Antover P. Tuliao, Edgar Hilário, Amadeus Fernando Pagente, Carol Villegas Narra

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Purpose The purpose of this study was to test a mobile application for mental health created for Filipinos. Specifically, it tested the Lusog-Isip mobile app vis-à-vis a mental health workbook as they affect psychosocial well-being and coping strategies of users. Design/methodology/approach This study used a randomized control trial design. Participants were assigned to two conditions: a treatment group using the mobile app and a control group that used an existing mental health workbook. Pre- and post-tests were conducted before and two weeks after. Findings Results revealed improved psychological well-being and use of cognitive reappraisal for both mobile app and workbook users. Users of the mobile app reported higher scores compared to those who used the workbook for emotional release. Originality/value This study adds to the dearth of knowledge on the use of a mobile application for mental health in low-resource countries. It highlights the potential of using digital technologies to provide access to mental health resources in underserved populations.

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菲律宾心理健康移动应用程序的开发和试点评估

目的本研究的目的是测试为菲律宾人创建的心理健康移动应用程序。具体来说，它测试了Lusog-Isip移动应用程序对-à-vis心理健康工作手册，因为他们影响社会心理健康和应对策略的用户。设计/方法学/方法本研究采用随机对照试验设计。参与者被分为两组:使用移动应用程序的治疗组和使用现有心理健康手册的对照组。在实验前和实验后两周分别进行了前后测试。研究结果显示，手机应用程序和工作簿用户的心理健康状况和认知重新评估的使用都有所改善。与那些使用练习簿来释放情绪的人相比，使用这款手机应用程序的用户得分更高。原创性/价值这项研究增加了在资源匮乏的国家使用移动应用程序促进精神卫生方面知识的匮乏。它强调了利用数字技术为服务不足的人群提供获得精神卫生资源的潜力。

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Mental Health and Social Inclusion SOCIAL WORK-

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