Targeting the Needs of Self-Determination Theory: An Overview of Mental Health Care Apps

[摘要] Introduction: Smartphone apps are a highly accessible tool to supplement self-treatment for mental health challenges, such as depression, and are underrepresented in research. While many studies have performed content analyses of health apps, few studies have reviewed their adherence to behavior theory.

[学科分类] 基础医学

[关键词] mHealth;depression;mobile applications;the Self-Determination Theory;SDT