Testing a Behavioral Activation Gaming App for Depression During Pregnancy: Multimethod Pilot Study.

Rachel C Vanderkruik Craig Ferguson Lauren A Kobylski Joseph J Locascio Gabriella E Hamlett Parker C Killenberg Robert Lewis Noah Jones Ella T Rossa Hannah Dineen Rosalind W Picard Lee S Cohen

Published in: JMIR formative research (2024)

Preliminary results from this multimethod study of The Guardians indicate feasibility and acceptability among pregnant women with depression. Retention and engagement levels were more than double those of previous public mental health apps, and use of the app was associated with significant decrease in depressive symptom scores over the 10-week trial. The Guardians shows promise as an effective and scalable digital intervention to support women experiencing depression.

Keyphrases

mental health
depressive symptoms
sleep quality
healthcare
clinical trial
pregnant women
social media
polycystic ovary syndrome
emergency department
type diabetes
adipose tissue
big data
skeletal muscle
machine learning
physical activity
metabolic syndrome
pregnancy outcomes
insulin resistance