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Soma Design for Digital Mental Health and Well-Being Interventions: Scoping Review
Sachiyo Ito-Jaeger1,2, Aysegul Humeyra Kafadar3, Steve Benford2,4
1Mental Health & Clinical Neuroscience, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Innovation Park, Triumph Road, Nottingham, NG7 2TU, United Kingdom, 44 01158231294.
JMIR Human Factors
|May 11, 2026
Summary
Soma design offers a holistic approach to digital mental health interventions, emphasizing bodily experiences. This method enhances user well-being through embodied practices, though further research and collaboration are needed for wider application.
Area of Science:
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Digital Health
- Mental Well-being
Background:
- Digital mental health interventions are evolving towards embodied approaches.
- Soma design integrates bodily awareness and aesthetics, viewing mind and body as interconnected.
Purpose of the Study:
- To map and analyze the applications of soma design in digital mental health and well-being (DMHW) interventions.
- To provide an overview of this holistic design methodology for researchers and practitioners.
Main Methods:
- A scoping review following PRISMA-ScR guidelines.
- Inclusion criteria: studies utilizing soma design for DMHW intervention development.
Main Results:
- Nine papers were included, featuring conceptual designs and prototypes.
- Interventions incorporated soma awareness exercises (e.g., Feldenkrais lessons).
- Soma design improved designers' insights and users' bodily awareness, comfort, and relaxation.
Conclusions:
- Soma design is a valuable, participatory approach for embodied DMHW interventions.
- Many interventions are in early stages, requiring systematic evaluation.
- Interdisciplinary collaboration is crucial for advancing and scaling soma design in DMHW.
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