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: Received: 30 May 2024 / Approved: 5 June 2024 / Online: 5 June 2024 (10:24:55 CEST)
How to cite:
Torrents, E. G. Best digital practices in Mental Health: Design and Implementation of a Tailored Mobile Application for Vulnerable Populations in the European Union. Preprints2024, 2024060284. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202406.0284.v1
Torrents, E. G. Best digital practices in Mental Health: Design and Implementation of a Tailored Mobile Application for Vulnerable Populations in the European Union. Preprints 2024, 2024060284. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202406.0284.v1
Torrents, E. G. Best digital practices in Mental Health: Design and Implementation of a Tailored Mobile Application for Vulnerable Populations in the European Union. Preprints2024, 2024060284. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202406.0284.v1
APA Style
Torrents, E. G. (2024). Best digital practices in Mental Health: Design and Implementation of a Tailored Mobile Application for Vulnerable Populations in the European Union. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202406.0284.v1
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Torrents, E. G. 2024 "Best digital practices in Mental Health: Design and Implementation of a Tailored Mobile Application for Vulnerable Populations in the European Union" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202406.0284.v1
Abstract
This paper outlines the ongoing development of a specialised mobile application to address the mental health needs of vulnerable populations in the European Union (EU). Conducted as a mixed-methods research within two EU Science and Technology Cooperation Actions, the study prioritises stakeholder feedback to identify features for initial testing and strategies to improve application uptake, using critical digital health analysis. With a focus on marginalised groups such as refugees, migrants and socio-economically disadvantaged individuals, the application aims to provide an accessible and culturally sensitive platform for mental health support, integrating evidence-based interventions such as cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness exercises. Key features include multilingual support, habit tracking, personalised recommendations for support and services, and real-time crisis intervention. Collaboration with stakeholders and ongoing rigorous usability testing are driving the refinement process to ensure usability, acceptability and effectiveness, underscoring the importance of user engagement in technology-based mental health interventions in the EU context and highlighting the importance of collaborative science and technology for societal benefit.
Keywords
Critical Digital Health, Vulnerable Populations, Expert Systems, Artificial Intelligence, eHealth Data, Mobile Application, Action-Research, Mental Health
Subject
Social Sciences, Psychiatry and Mental Health
Copyright:
This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
