Apps in mental health practice: uses, opportunities and challenges.

Farooq

Abstract

Smartphones are used by patients and clinicians alike. Vast numbers of software applications (apps) run on smartphones and carry out useful functions. Clinician- and patient-oriented mental health apps have been developed. In this article, we provide an overview of apps that are relevant for mental health. We look at clinician-oriented apps that support assessment, diagnosis and treatment as well as patient-oriented apps that support education and self-management. We conclude by looking at the challenges that apps pose with a discussion of possible solutions.

Citation

Farooq. (2015). Apps in mental health practice: uses, opportunities and challenges. BJPsych Bulletin, 288 - 290. https://doi.org/10.1192/pb.bp.114.050005

• Acceptance Date: Mar 12, 2015
• Publication Date: Dec 1, 2015
• Journal: BJPsych Bulletin
• Print ISSN: 2056-4694
• Publisher: Royal College of Psychiatrists
• Pages: 288 - 290
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1192/pb.bp.114.050005
• Publisher URL: https://doi.org/10.1192/pb.bp.114.050005