Smartphone Intervention for Subthreshold Depression

Feasibility, Usability, User Satisfaction, and Preliminary Efficacy of a Smartphone Intervention for Subthreshold Depression

The study aimed to examine the feasibility, usability, user satisfaction, safety, and preliminary efficacy of a smartphone application intervention for young adults with subthreshold depression.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Aged 18-24 years
• Has a Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale score of ≥16
• Owns a smartphone with the iOS® operating system

Exclusion Criteria:

• Lifetime history of major depressive disorder
• Lifetime history of bipolar disorder
• Currently receiving treatment for a mental health problem from a mental health professional
• Experience of a major depressive episode in the 2 weeks prior to the study, as ascertained using the Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview