Developing and testing preliminary effectiveness and acceptability of a mental health application in Ethiopia
The study indicates a high demand for a mental health mobile app, but few participants fear self-treatment or drug abuse. Apps that support native languages are recommended, and nonpharmacological treatments should be used in conjunction with clinician consultation.
Authors
- Demeke Demilew (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4564-2763)
- Mengesha Srahbzu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6486-3732)
- Tadele Tesfaye (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-2531-1741)
- Endalamaw Salelew (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7280-9165)
- Tesfaye Hailu
- Melsew Belachew
- Tsehay Diges
- Habtamu Genet Yeniakal
- Gebeyehu Begashaw
- Wondimagegn Degef
- Fikirnesh Bazezew
Institutions
- University of Gondar (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Discover Mental Health
- Published
- 2025-03-11
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s44192-025-00158-w
- Primary Topic
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00