Mindcraft, a Mobile Mental Health Monitoring Platform for Children and Young People: Development and Acceptability Pilot Study.
Balasundaram KadirveluTeresa Bellido BelXiaofei WuVictoria BurmesterShayma AnanthBianca Cabral C C BrancoBraulio M Girela-SerranoJulia GledhillMartina Di SimplicioDasha NichollsAldo A FaisalPublished in: JMIR formative research (2023)
The Mindcraft app has shown promising results in monitoring mental health symptoms and promoting user engagement among children and young people during its development and initial testing. The app's user-centered design, the focus on privacy and transparency, and a combination of active and passive data collection strategies have all contributed to its efficacy and receptiveness among the target demographic. By continuing to refine and expand the app, the Mindcraft platform has the potential to contribute meaningfully to the field of mental health care for young people.