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  • Digital mental health interventions
  • eHealth and mHealth applications
  • Evidence-based psychological support

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  • Investigates adapting the World Health Organization's Self-Help Plus (SH+) intervention for digital delivery.
  • Focuses on expanding mental health support through technological innovation.
  • Integrates SH+ into a chatbot-driven mobile application named ALBA (Automated WelL-Being Assistant).

Purpose of the Study:

  • Examines transitioning a face-to-face, group-based intervention to a tech-enabled model.
  • Tailors the intervention for women with breast cancer and pregnant women.
  • Describes adaptation strategies for tech-enabled delivery and population-specific customization.

Main Methods:

  • Employs a multi-disciplinary approach with expertise in psychology, eHealth, and interaction design.
  • Utilizes user-centred and service design methodologies for iterative development and feedback.
  • Follows the Obesity-Related Behavioral Intervention Trials (ORBIT) model, including literature review, stakeholder consultation, and evaluation.

Main Results:

  • Outlines the adaptation process of the SH+ intervention into the ALBA digital platform.
  • Details challenges and opportunities in translating face-to-face interventions to tech-enabled models.
  • Highlights customization for specific populations like women with breast cancer and pregnant women.

Conclusions:

  • Digital adaptation of SH+ via ALBA enhances accessibility and personalization of mental health interventions.
  • Virtual coaching applications are crucial for improving the availability of psychological support in mHealth formats.
  • Future work includes real-world testing and expanding adaptations for diverse groups and clinical applications.