Mobile Health Applications For Mental Health - 3491 Words

Table of Contents Introduction 3 Examination of Context and Background: 4 Problem Statement, Purpose, and Research Question: 5 Literature Review 6 What is Mobile Health? 6 Mobile Health Applications for Mental Health 7 Clinical Assessment Treatment Progress: 8 Skills Training: 9 Enhanced Communication with Providers: 10 Reminders Medication Adherence: 10 Challenges of Mobile Health Technology for Behavioral Health: 10 User Interface Design in Mental Health Mobile Health Apps 10 Benefits of Mobile Health Apps for Mental Health Interventions: 11 Barriers to Mobile Health App Adoption for People with Serious Mental Illness: 11 Methodology 12 Results: 15 Discussion 22 Journal Article 24 References: 25 Introduction Mobile technology has†¦show more content†¦As mobile devices have become increasingly available, less expensive to own, and cellular networks have grown more widespread, smartphone ownership has grown. Mobile technology has the potential to decrease barriers to access to mental health care and may be a useful tool for increasing patient engagement. As new technologies emerge, it will be important to develop a framework for assessing the impact of health interventions for people with serious illness. Examination of Context and Background: Mobile health interventions have the potential to reach a large segment of the U.S. adult population. According to a national survey conducted by the Pew Institute, over 90% of U.S. adults own a mobile phone and over 50% own a smartphone [2]. Mobile technologies hold promise in expanding access to care and improving existing health interventions [3]. As cellular infrastructure improves and smartphones rapidly decrease in cost, there is an opportunity to expand mental health services beyond the traditional clinical office space and broadly distribute information and resources [4]. Serious mental illness, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depression, are among leading causes of disability globally [5]. There is increasing awareness of the potential in using mobile technologies to expand treatment options and assessment tools for people with serious mental illness [6]. Mental illness has been shown to be a risk factor for poverty and social