Psychiatric Times March 14, 2022
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
There is currently no standardized review...