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Consumer Smartphone Apps Marketed for Child and Adolescent Anxiety: A Systematic Review and Content Analysis.
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46 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 120 citations in OpenAlex.
- Children's Literature on Anxiety: A Systematic Review and Content Analysis.Behavior therapy · 2025Pooled it
- A Systematic Review of Parental Involvement in Digital Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Interventions for Child Anxiety.Clinical child and family psychology review · 2025Pooled it
- Design Features Associated With Engagement in Mobile Health Physical Activity Interventions Among Youth: Systematic Review of Qualitative and Quantitative Studies.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2023Pooled it
- Use of mobile apps and technologies in child and adolescent mental health: a systematic review.Evidence-based mental health · 2019Pooled it
- A Pilot Controlled Trial of Relaxation Training Combined with a Video Game Reinforcing Emotional Regulation to Improve Anger Management in Children and Adolescents.Research on child and adolescent psychopathology · 2024Trial
- A randomized controlled trial of a 14-day mindfulness ecological momentary intervention (MEMI) for generalized anxiety disorder.European psychiatry : the journal of the Association of European Psychiatrists · 2023Trial
- Using a Smartphone App and Clinician Portal to Enhance Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Childhood Anxiety Disorders.Behavior therapy · 2020Trial
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- Shaping the Future of DHT Assessment: Insights on Industry Challenges, Developer Needs, and a Harmonized, European HTA Framework.Journal of market access & health policy · 2025Article
- Artificial Intelligence-Based Mobile Phone Apps for Child Mental Health: Comprehensive Review and Content Analysis.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2025Review
- Evaluation of the Clear Fear Smartphone App for Young People Experiencing Anxiety: Uncontrolled Pre- and Post-Follow-Up Study.JMIR formative research · 2025Article
- Developing and evaluating a gamified self-management application for inflammatory bowel disease using the ADDIE model and Sukr framework.BMC medical informatics and decision making · 2025Article
- Outcomes of Providing Children Aged 7-12 Years With Access to Evidence-Based Anxiety Treatment Via a Standalone Digital Intervention Using Immersive Gaming Technology: Real-World Evaluation.JMIR mental health · 2024Article
- Self-management, self-care, and self-help in adolescents with emotional problems: a scoping review.European child & adolescent psychiatry · 2024Article
- The Importance of Practicing at Home During and Following Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Childhood Anxiety Disorders: A Conceptual Review and New Directions to Enhance Homework Using Mhealth Technology.Clinical child and family psychology review · 2024Review
- Diversity, equity and inclusion considerations in mental health apps for young people: protocol for a scoping review.BMJ open · 2024Article
- Association of Digital Engagement With Relaxation Tools and Stress Level Reduction: Retrospective Cohort Study.JMIR formative research · 2024Article
- Mobile-based ecological momentary assessment and intervention: bibliometric analysis.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2024Article
- Specifying the Efficacy of Digital Therapeutic Tools for Depression and Anxiety: Retrospective, 2-Cohort, Real-World Analysis.Journal of medical Internet research · 2023Article
- Examining young adults daily perspectives on usage of anxiety apps: A user study.PLOS digital health · 2023Article
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Abstract
Anxiety disorders are collectively the most prevalent mental health problems affecting youth. To increase the reach of mental health care, recent years have seen increasing enthusiasm surrounding mobile platforms for expanding treatment delivery options. Apps developed in academia and supported in clinical trials are slow to reach the consumer marketplace. Meanwhile, proliferation of industry-developed apps on consumer marketplaces has been high. The present study analyzed content within mobile products prominently marketed toward consumers for anxiety in youth. Systematic inventory of the Google Play Store and Apple Store using keyword searches for child and adolescent anxiety yielded 121 apps, which were evaluated on the basis of their descriptive characteristics, mobile functionalities, and adherence to evidence-based treatment principles. Findings revealed that evidence-based treatment content within the sample is scant and few comprehensive anxiety self-management apps were identified. Advanced features that leverage the broader functionalities of smartphone capabilities (e.g., sensors, ecological momentary assessments) were rarely present. Findings underscore the need to increase the prominence and accessibility of quality child anxiety intervention products for consumers. Strategies for improving marketing of supported apps to better penetrate consumer markets are discussed.
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