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Charalampos Pischos1, Antonios Politis1, Artemios Pechlivanidis1
1First Department of Psychiatry, Eginition Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.
Psychiatrike = Psychiatriki
|August 14, 2021
Summary
This study shows that the Feel-Identity (FiD) mental health app significantly reduced trait anxiety in adults over two weeks. Daily use of this electronic intervention shows promise for managing anxiety symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Digital health interventions
- Psychiatry and psychology
- Anxiety disorder research
Background:
- Anxiety disorders impact millions, leading to reduced quality of life and treatment non-compliance.
- Effective interventions are needed to improve mental health management and patient adherence.
- Electronic mental health applications (MHapps) offer potential for self-management and improved therapeutic outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the efficacy of the MHapp FiD (Feel-Identity) in reducing anxiety levels.
- To assess the impact of a two-week daily use of a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy-based application.
Main Methods:
- A two-week study involving adult participants using the MHapp FiD daily.
- Utilized self-monitoring and automated feedback based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy principles.
- Anxiety levels were measured using the State & Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) at baseline, week 1, and week 2.
Main Results:
- A statistically significant decrease in average TRAIT anxiety levels was observed after two weeks of MHapp FiD usage (p=0.006).
- A significant reduction in total anxiety levels occurred during the second week of application use (p=0.029).
- No significant changes were found in average STATE anxiety levels.
Conclusions:
- Daily use of the MHapp FiD is correlated with a reduction in anxiety.
- The FiD application presents a promising tool for anxiety management in clinical populations.
- Further development with additional functions could enhance its therapeutic potential.
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