Self-Guided Mental Health Apps Targeting Racial and Ethnic Minority Groups: Scoping Review
Fiby Saad,
Mia Eisenstadt,
Shaun Liverpool
et al.
Abstract:Background
The use of mental health apps (MHAs) is increasing rapidly. However, little is known about the use of MHAs by racial and ethnic minority groups.
Objective
In this review, we aimed to examine the acceptability and effectiveness of MHAs among racial and ethnic minority groups, describe the purposes of using MHAs, identify the barriers to MHA use in racial and ethnic minority groups, and identify the gaps in the literature.
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