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A Human-Centered Approach for a Student Mental Health and Well-Being Mobile App: Protocol for Development,
Maryam Gholami1, David Wing2,3, Manas Satish Bedmutha4
1Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute, University of California San Diego Health, La Jolla, CA, United States.
JMIR Research Protocols
|July 18, 2025
Summary
This study developed a student-centered mobile app to enhance mental health support on campus. The app aims to increase awareness and use of campus resources, improving student well-being through digital innovation.
Area of Science:
- Digital mental health
- Student well-being interventions
- University health services innovation
Background:
- Rising mental health concerns among students necessitate innovative university support solutions.
- A mobile application protocol is described for student mental health and wellness needs.
- A student-centered approach guides development from needs analysis to implementation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To increase awareness and utilization of campus mental health resources via a mobile app.
- To personalize resource recommendations based on user preferences and iterative app usage.
- To integrate the app with electronic health records for seamless care coordination and enhancement.
Main Methods:
- A logic model guided app development, emphasizing integration with existing campus services.
- A mixed-methods evaluation plan includes biannual assessments of feasibility, usability, reach, effectiveness, and sustainability.
- Validated measures (PHQ, GAD) and custom surveys track mental health changes and user engagement.
Main Results:
- Over 600 survey responses collected from freshmen, transfer, and medical students by March 2025.
- Further data collection via surveys and focus groups scheduled for April-May 2025.
- Project findings hold potential for informing digital mental health initiatives at other institutions.
Conclusions:
- The initiative employs a user-centered digital technology approach to enhance student well-being.
- Active student engagement is key to improving mental health and wellness support on campuses.
- This innovative strategy aims to improve individual and population health within the university.
Keywords:
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