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Smiling is fun: a Coping with Stress and Emotion Regulation Program.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Mental Health Technology
  • Digital Therapeutics

Background:

  • Emotional disorders, including anxiety and mood disorders, are prevalent globally, incurring significant economic costs.
  • Maladaptive emotion regulation and poor coping behaviors exacerbate clinical symptoms in individuals with emotional disorders.
  • Effective strategies are needed to monitor coping and enhance emotion regulation, particularly for those experiencing high stress.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the development of the internet-based intervention program, Coping with Stress and Emotion Regulation Program (Smiling is Fun).
  • To outline the study designed to evaluate the efficacy of the Smiling is Fun program.
  • To present a transdiagnostic approach integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with additional strategies for mood enhancement.

Main Methods:

  • Development of an internet-based, self-applied intervention program named Smiling is Fun.
  • The program adopts a transdiagnostic perspective and incorporates CBT techniques.
  • Additional psychological strategies are included to improve positive mood and coping mechanisms.

Main Results:

  • The efficacy of internet-delivered evidence-based CBT treatments is supported by systematic literature reviews.
  • The Smiling is Fun program is designed based on these effective CBT principles.
  • The study aims to provide empirical data on the effectiveness of this novel ICT intervention.

Conclusions:

  • Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) offer a viable pathway for delivering mental health interventions.
  • The Smiling is Fun program represents a novel ICT-based solution for stress management and emotion regulation.
  • Further research is warranted to confirm the efficacy of this program in diverse populations experiencing emotional distress.