| Literature DB >> 29725198 |
Jennifer Dahne1, Jacob Kustanowitz2, C W Lejuez3.
Abstract
Depressive symptoms are the most frequently treated psychiatric condition in the United States. Brief behavioral activation treatment for depression (BATD) is a popular, evidence-based psychotherapy with strong research support for the treatment of depression. In this paper, we describe the development and initial pilot feasibility testing of a BATD mobile application (Behavioral Apptivation) to be used by patients and therapists in conjunction with BATD therapy. We present information regarding the app development process as well as results from a small open-label feasibility trial of the app utilized in conjunction with individual BATD. We include a case series from the open-label trial highlighting how Behavioral Apptivation can be utilized in clinical practice.Entities:
Keywords: behavioral activation; depression; mHealth
Year: 2017 PMID: 29725198 PMCID: PMC5926244 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpra.2017.05.004
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Cogn Behav Pract ISSN: 1077-7229