Mental Health and Well-Being Products/Apps and Their Challenges

Mental Health and Well-Being Products/Apps and Their Challenges

Copyright: © 2023 |Pages: 27
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-7221-7.ch009
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Abstract

Over recent times, multitudinous internal health apps (MHapps) have been developed and made available to smartphone druggies. The pandemic, of course, has put employees under a kind of mental strain few have likely experienced before, so it's no wonder more businesses are looking for ways to help workers who are struggling with anxiety, depression, and sleeplessness. In recent years, apps aiming to address all of those issues have proliferated. The boon of mental health application downloads during Covid-19 soared, and while interest will remain, there are bound to be some digital health apps that disappear. During those strange times, people couldn't go and see a doctor face to face about their mental ill-health or go to therapy appointments. Just as with most areas of healthcare impacted by the pandemic, mental health had to go digital. Digital mental health products and digital and virtual therapy have been shown to be comparable to real-life therapy for many patients.
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Introduction

Several in-house health apps (MHapps) have recently been developed to make medicine available on smartphones. These apps aim to improve inner health and well-being, from guiding recovery from internal ailments to encouraging healthy habits that enhance emotional health (Donker et al., 2013c). Demand for MHapps is strong, with a recent poll showing that 76 out of 525 respondents said they would use their mobile phones for proper operation and internal sound surveillance if the service were free, (Donker et al., 2013c).

A 2018 study showed that internal health apps could improve both the monitoring and operation of internal health, (Wang et al., 2018b). It is also suggested that the app works because it is easy to use, increases participation in treatment plans, and facilitates symptom monitoring. These types of apps have been trending since the outbreak of the epidemic. The incidence of internal diseases is a global problem. However, there are high barriers to entry into formal psychotherapy, resulting in the exclusion of large segments of the population from home care. Mobile internal health operations (mMHealth) (app) appear to be a promising new development to address this care gap and build on the success of mHealth (mobile health) apps in general. Unfortunately, the overall quality of similar apps does not match their numbers. The end of this manuscript is to propose a standard for building internal health-related mM Health apps, including a process for evaluating and evaluating usability and impact, (Grist et al., 2017c).

Improving mental health and well-being using digital technologies such as mobile applications, online programs, and wearable devices has received widespread attention recently. These products and apps can increase accessibility, convenience, anonymity, and personalization. Digital mental health and well-being products and apps can improve access to mental health services and reduce the stigma of seeking treatment. They provide users with evidence-based resources, interventions, and tools to manage and improve their mental health. In addition, lifestyle factors such as poor diet, Lack of exercise, chronic stress, and substance abuse can contribute to poor mental health and increase the chances of mental health problems such as depression, panic attacks, and anxiety. There is nature. Ensuring that digital mental health products and apps are developed with user input and evidence is essential. Lifestyle factors are considered for maximum effectiveness and user trust.

However, it also faces some challenges related to development, implementation, and effectiveness (Baumel et al., 2019). This proposal aims to explore these challenges and suggest possible research directions. Several studies have examined the benefits of products and apps for mental health wellness. For example, a systematic review of mobile health interventions in mental health found that such interventions can improve symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress (Firth et al., 2017). Another review suggested that online cognitive-behavioral therapy programs may be more effective and comfortable than face-to-face therapy for some mental illnesses (Andrews et al., 2018). However, these studies also highlight some challenges and limitations of these techniques.

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