Provider Perspectives on the Use of Mental Health Apps, and the BritePath App in Particular, With Adolescents at Risk for Suicidal Behavior: Qualitative Study

The use of mental health apps is expanding, yet there is limited understanding of how to effectively integrate these tools into mental health treatment. Providers are increasingly referring patients to mental health apps, and most expressed interest in trying the BritePath app for patients with depression, suicidality, or both. However, providers also identified several concerns, particularly regarding privacy and safety.

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JMIR Human Factors
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2025-02-26
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https://doi.org/10.2196/64867
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3
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Digital Mental Health Interventions
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Provider Perspectives on the Use of Mental Health Apps, and the BritePath App in Particular, With Adolescents at Risk for Suicidal Behavior: Qualitative Study

Julie A. Cavese, Frances L. Lynch, David A. Brent, Nancy Vuckovic et al.
3 citations
JMIR Human Factors
Digital Mental Health Interventions
4.63
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Provider Perspectives on the Use of Mental Health Apps, and the BritePath App in Particular, With Adolescents at Risk for Suicidal Behavior: Qualitative Study

Julie A. Cavese, Frances L. Lynch, David A. Brent, Nancy Vuckovic, Lucinda A. Fulton
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Abstract

The use of mental health apps is expanding, yet there is limited understanding of how to effectively integrate these tools into mental health treatment. Providers are increasingly referring patients to mental health apps, and most expressed interest in trying the BritePath app for patients with depression, suicidality, or both. However, providers also identified several concerns, particularly regarding privacy and safety.

JMIR Human FactorsVol. 12
Counseling Center (US), Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research (US), University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 6%
Digital Mental Health Interventions
4.63
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Provider Perspectives on the Use of Mental Health Apps, and the BritePath App in Particular, With Adolescents at Risk for Suicidal Behavior: Qualitative Study — Julie A. Cavese, Frances L. Lynch, et al. · JMIR Human Factors (2025) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS