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ArticleNeuropsychobiology2025

Impact of an App-Based Resilience Training on Enhancing Stress Regulation and Mental Health.

Melanie Lenger, Elena M D Schönthaler, Alina Hantke, Nina Dalkner, Suher Guggemos, Martin Pszeida, Jochen A Mosbacher, Sandra Draxler, Thomas Lutz, Silvia Russegger and 4 more

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Article in Neuropsychobiology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Melanie LengerClinical Division of Psychiatry and Psychotherapeutic Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria, melanie.lenger@medunigraz.at.
Elena M D SchönthalerClinical Division of Psychiatry and Psychotherapeutic Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria.
Alina HantkeClinical Division of Psychiatry and Psychotherapeutic Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria.
Nina DalknerClinical Division of Psychiatry and Psychotherapeutic Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria.
Suher GuggemosClinical Division of Psychiatry and Psychotherapeutic Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria.
Martin PszeidaInstitute DIGITAL, JOANNEUM RESEARCH Forschungsgesellschaft GmbH, Graz, Austria.
Jochen A MosbacherInstitute DIGITAL, JOANNEUM RESEARCH Forschungsgesellschaft GmbH, Graz, Austria.
Sandra DraxlerClinical Division of Psychiatry and Psychotherapeutic Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria.
Thomas LutzSymptoma GmbH, Vienna, Austria.
Silvia RusseggerInstitute DIGITAL, JOANNEUM RESEARCH Forschungsgesellschaft GmbH, Graz, Austria.
Jama NateqiSymptoma GmbH, Vienna, Austria.
Dietrich AlbertCognitive Science Section, University of Graz, Graz, Austria.
Lucas PalettaInstitute DIGITAL, JOANNEUM RESEARCH Forschungsgesellschaft GmbH, Graz, Austria.
Eva Z ReininghausClinical Division of Psychiatry and Psychotherapeutic Medicine, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionRecent research suggests various app-based-programs to promote mental health, resilience, and stress management. Insights gained from studies with healthy participants could potentially offer training strategies that could also prove beneficial for people with mental disorders. The effectiveness of an app-based resilience training was evaluated.

methodsIn the present study, 68 mentally healthy participants were included. They all received both the intervention as 2-month resilience training via an app and the control condition (waiting group) as part of a crossover design. In addition, the participants were interviewed before, and after each condition with the Stress and Coping Inventory (SCI), the Brief Symptom Inventory (BSI), and the Resilience Scale (RS13), measuring psychological stress and symptoms.

resultsThe results of the analyses of co-variance indicate that the app-training does not significantly improve resilience in healthy people (p = 0.278). However, it significantly enhances stress regulation in the intervention group and the control group (p = 0.030), independent of the initial stress level. Furthermore, a significant positive correlation was found between effective stress regulation and improved mental health (measured by the BSI).

conclusionEmphasizing mindfulness and reflection through resilience training and the enhanced perception of mental health, can improve stress regulation, thereby underscoring its crucial role. To maximize the benefits of resilience training, it is imperative to further develop training apps, enhancing their attractiveness and suitability for long-term use, and extend its use. Future work should focus on refining these interventions to ensure sustained engagement and effectiveness.

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Adaptation, PsychologicalMental HealthMindfulnessMobile ApplicationsResilience, PsychologicalStress, PsychologicalAdultCross-Over StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedYoung AdultMental healthMobile-health appResilience trainingStress regulation

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PMID39938508
PMCPMC12263133

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