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The mobile app, The Guardians, demonstrated feasibility and acceptability for pregnant women experiencing depression. Use of the app was linked to a significant reduction in depressive symptoms over a 10-week trial.

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  • Digital mental health
  • Mobile health interventions
  • Perinatal mental health

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  • Depression and anxiety are common during pregnancy, with significant risks for mother and child.
  • Despite available treatments, many pregnant women do not receive mental health support.
  • Mobile technology offers a promising avenue to improve access and engagement with mental health services.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the satisfaction and engagement with "The Guardians," a mobile app utilizing behavioral activation principles and game mechanics.
  • To explore changes in depression and anxiety symptoms among pregnant women using the app.

Main Methods:

  • A multimethod pilot study involving 18 pregnant women with depressive symptoms.
  • Participants completed biweekly depression and anxiety assessments (PHQ-9, GAD-7) and app satisfaction surveys.
  • App engagement was tracked via game interaction metrics, with qualitative feedback gathered through exit interviews.

Main Results:

  • The app demonstrated feasibility and acceptability, with retention rates exceeding those of previous public mental health apps.
  • Significant reductions in depressive symptoms were observed, correlated with app engagement metrics and user satisfaction.
  • Qualitative analysis revealed user feedback on app activities, design, and perceived impact on mood.

Conclusions:

  • "The Guardians" shows promise as a feasible and acceptable digital intervention for pregnant women with depression.
  • The app's engagement and retention levels are encouraging, suggesting potential for wider scalability.
  • Use of the app was associated with a significant decrease in depressive symptom scores, highlighting its potential as an effective digital mental health tool.