Psychiatric Times March 14, 2022
Sara Robinson, MSN, RN, PMHNP-BC, Pamela S. Kallmerten, PhD, DNP, RN, CNL

How can these mHealth apps help in the treatment of depression?

To read the first part in this series, check out “mHealth Apps for Depression: Overcoming Challenges.”

In a 2016 review, there were more than 165,000 mHealth apps available to patients on the market.1 A review published just 3 years later noted the availability of 259,000 mHealth apps worldwide.2 Of the rapidly evolving app market, mHealth apps are among the fastest-growing groups, with an annual estimated growth rate of 32.5%.2 mHealth apps focused on mental health are one of the most prominent categories.1 These apps can be obtained for numerous device types and through the Apple iTunes/App Store or Android Google Play App Store.1

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