Clinically-Proven Mental Health Well-Being App: A Decade of Research and Trials
Pathfinder Healthcare Group and Thrive Mental Wellbeing developed an innovative mental health app designed to support people in their recovery journey. This app, developed over ten years, has undergone extensive clinical trials to ensure its effectiveness in mental health management.
Rigorous Research and Clinical Trials
The app's rigorous research trials were conducted in collaboration with leading institutions such as University College London and the University of Roehampton. These trials have provided substantial clinical evidence supporting the app’s benefits in helping users manage their mental health, reduce relapse rates, and prevent hospital readmissions.
Key Highlights:
Effectiveness in Diverse Populations: Studies demonstrated the app's effectiveness in reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression among various user groups.
User Preferences and Engagement: Research highlighted user preferences for digital mental health applications, emphasising the importance of accessibility and user-friendly design.
Preventative Measures: The app's daily monitoring features helped users identify and address potential issues before they escalated into crises, proving crucial in preventing relapses and readmissions.
Clinical Papers References
Ribanszki, R., S. Taylor, K., Scheutzow, J., Saez Fonseca, J. A., & Ponzo, S. (2022). Welfare systems and mental health in OECD and EEA countries: a scoping review. Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, 9(1), 1-10.
Ribanszki, R., Saez Fonseca, J. A., Barnby, J. M., Jano, K., Osmani, F., Almasi, S., & Tsakanikos, E. (2021). Preferences in digital smartphone mental health applications among adolescents: a qualitative study. JMIR Formative Research, 5(8), e14004.
McCloud, T., Jones, R., Lewis, G., Bell, V., & Tsakanikos, E. (2020). Effectiveness of a mobile app intervention for anxiety and depression symptoms in university students: randomized controlled trial. JMIR mHealth and uHealth, 8(7), e15418.
Christoforou, M., Sáez Fonseca, J. A., & Tsakanikos, E. (2017). Two Novel Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-Based Mobile Apps for Agoraphobia: Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 19(11), e398.
Tucker, I., & Goodings, L. (2015). Managing stress through the Stress Free app: Practices of self-care in digitally mediated spaces. Digital Health, 1.
This app, backed by years of research and clinical trials, provides a valuable tool for individuals to manage their mental health effectively, paving the way for improved outcomes and sustained recovery.