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Maria Thell1, Kerstin Edvardsson1, Reem Aljeshy1
1Child Health and Parenting, Department of Public Health and Caring Science, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden.
JMIR Formative Research
|March 18, 2025
Summary
Young individuals with trauma co-created a mental health app, enhancing engagement and usability. This participatory approach, guided by child rights, yielded a functional prototype addressing stigma and improving access to trauma support.
Area of Science:
- Digital mental health interventions
- Youth mental health
- Trauma-informed care
Background:
- Stigma prevents young people with mental health issues from seeking help.
- Digital tools can address stigma, but trauma support apps for youth are scarce.
- Involving target users in development enhances app engagement and effectiveness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a trauma support app using a child rights-based participatory approach with young people.
- To ensure the app meets the needs and preferences of young trauma survivors.
Main Methods:
- Recruited seven young people (aged 14-19) with trauma experiences as coresearchers.
- Utilized a child rights-based framework and Design Studio workshops.
- Developed app content based on Teaching Recovery Techniques, incorporating psychoeducation, relaxation, and cognitive shifting.
Main Results:
- A functional app prototype was created using a no-code platform with text, audio, and video content.
- Coresearchers significantly influenced app mechanics, dynamics, and aesthetics, prioritizing user experience.
- Usability testing (System Usability Scale scores 67.5-97.5) indicated good usability, with minor issues identified for improvement.
Conclusions:
- Young people with trauma can effectively co-create mental health interventions.
- A child rights-based framework supports meaningful participation and aligns with the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
- Co-designed apps can provide valuable peer insights and improve access to trauma support.
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