In:
American Journal of Health Promotion, SAGE Publications, Vol. 35, No. 8 ( 2021-11), p. 1178-1183
Abstract:
The COVID-19 pandemic has heightened concerns about the impact of depression, anxiety, alcohol, and drug use on public health. Mobile apps to address these problems were increasingly popular even before the pandemic, and may help reach people who otherwise have limited treatment access. In this review, we describe pandemic-related substance use and mental health problems, the growing evidence for mobile app efficacy, how health systems can integrate apps into patient care, and future research directions. If equity in access and effective implementation can be addressed, mobile apps are likely to play an important role in mental health and substance use disorder treatment.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0890-1171
,
2168-6602
DOI:
10.1177/08901171211055314
Language:
English
Publisher:
SAGE Publications
Publication Date:
2021
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2134271-4
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