Mind Boost:A Mobile Application for Cognitive-BehavioralIntervention in Adolescent Depression
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Depressive disorders, with prevalence estimates between 5.8% and 10.7%, pose substantial challenges to public health. “Mind Boost” is introduced as a newobile application designed to alleviate depressive symptoms in adolescents ususing the principles ofcognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).e application guides users through interactive graduated exercises grounded in exposure therapy and integrates features such as locationawareness in real time, notifications, anonymous social support, anxiety assessment,and gamification to tailor and enhance the therapeutic experience. For individuals withsevere depression, Mind Boost offers integration with professional psychotherapeuticcare; Users with mild-to-moderate symptoms can independently pursue self-guided interventions. This project examines the underlying theoretical frameworks and designconsiderations of Mind Boost and evaluates its potential to reshape mental health care delivery for adolescents.
Source: Figshare
Author: Nabeh, Mariam
Language: English
Subfield: Applied Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6902258122
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