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The DID-guide: A guide to developing digital mental health interventions.

E C A Mertens^1,2, J-L Van Gelder^1,3

¹Department of Criminology, Max Planck Institute for the Study of Crime, Security and Law, Günterstalstrasse 73, 79100 Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany.

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Summary

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This study introduces the Digital Intervention Development Guide (DID-Guide) to help create effective digital mental health interventions. The guide translates theory into technology, supporting researchers and developers in building impactful digital tools.

Keywords:

Development guidelines Digital mental health interventions Immersive Virtual Reality (VR)Smartphone applications (apps)Theory translation e-Mental health

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Area of Science:

Digital Health
Mental Healthcare Technology
Human-Computer Interaction

Background:

The rise of digital interventions for mental health necessitates structured development processes.
A gap exists in practical guidelines for translating theoretical mental health concepts into technological features.
Effective digital mental health interventions require a bridge between clinical theory and software engineering.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a comprehensive guide for developing digital mental health interventions.
To provide a structured framework for translating theoretical foundations into technological applications.
To facilitate collaboration between researchers, clinicians, and developers in the digital mental health space.

Main Methods:

The Digital Intervention Development Guide (DID-Guide) is presented, structured in two phases.
Phase 1 focuses on establishing the intervention's theoretical framework.
Phase 2 details the translation of the theoretical framework into specific technological features.

Main Results:

The DID-Guide offers actionable steps for intervention development.
Concrete examples from a smartphone app and Virtual Reality intervention illustrate the guide's application.
The guide provides a systematic approach to creating digital mental health tools.

Conclusions:

The DID-Guide serves as a vital resource for creating impactful digital mental health interventions.
It enhances communication and collaboration among diverse stakeholders.
The guide supports the entire development lifecycle, from theory to implementation.