Depressive symptoms Depression
Conditions
Interventions
App Intervention Group: Participants in this group are assigned to use the 'SELF MIND' app daily for a duration of four weeks. 'SELF MIND' has been developed by Self Co., Ltd. Its primary function inc
Mobile Applications
Sponsors
Ide Keiko
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age and Educational Status: Participants must be 18 years old or older, with the exception of high school students, who are not eligible. Depressive Symptomatology: Participants should exhibit depressive symptoms, ranging from mild to moderate severity, as indicated by scores of 5 to 14 on the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9). Participant's smartphone: Participants must own and have access to an iPhone. Educational Institution Affiliation: Participants should be affiliated with one of the following campuses in Kanagawa or Tokyo: Yokohama City University, Kanagawa University, Kanagawa Prefectural Health and Welfare University, Yokohama National University, Chuo University, or Keio University. Consent to Participate: Participants must provide informed electronic consent (eConsent) prior to participating in this study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Psychiatric Treatment History: Individuals currently receiving treatment at medical institutions for mental health issues, as well as those who have received such treatment in the past. Prior Experience with Test Equipment Apps: Individuals who have prior experience using any application in the capacity of test equipment. PHQ-9 Specific Criteria: Individuals scoring 3 points on item 9 of the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9). Exclusion by Psychiatrist's Judgment: Individuals deemed inappropriate as study participants based on the clinical discretion of a psychiatrist.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Patient Health Questionnaire-9 | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Ten Item Personality Inventory (TIPI-J) Resilience Scale (RS-14) PERMA Profiler Mobile App Rating Scale (MARS) Implementation Outcome Scales for Digital Mental Health (iOSDMH) for USERs | — |
Contacts
Public ContactAmi Yamasato
Yokohama City University
Outcome results
None listed