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Effects and User-Reported Experiences of a Self-Management Mobile Health App for Grieving Adolescents: Randomized
Rebecca Rhodin1, Rakel Eklund1, Anneli Silvén Hagström2
1Department of Women's and Children's Health, Uppsala University, Dag Hammarskjölds väg 14B, Uppsala, Sweden, 46 768031560.
Journal of Medical Internet Research
|July 16, 2026
Summary
The Alba mobile app moderately reduced prolonged grief symptoms in adolescents over 12 months. This mHealth intervention showed promise for improving mental health outcomes in bereaved youth.
Area of Science:
- Adolescent mental health
- Digital health interventions
- Bereavement support
Background:
- Adolescents experiencing family loss face mental health risks.
- Barriers to traditional support exist for bereaved youth.
- Mobile health (mHealth) offers accessible support solutions.
Purpose of the Study:
- Evaluate the Alba mobile app for bereaved adolescents.
- Assess short- and long-term mental health effects.
- Examine prolonged grief, PTSD, depression, and personal growth.
Main Methods:
- Unblinded randomized controlled trial with 126 adolescents.
- Comparison between the Alba app and web-based psychoeducation.
- Online assessments at baseline and 2, 6, 12 months.
Main Results:
- Moderate reduction in prolonged grief symptoms at 12 months with Alba.
- Significant reductions in grief reactions, PTSD, and depression.
- No significant impact on personal growth; app generally reported as helpful.
Conclusions:
- Alba demonstrates potential as a beneficial mHealth intervention for bereaved adolescents.
- The app is safe, acceptable, and scalable for mental health support.
- mHealth interventions can effectively address barriers to care for grieving youth.
