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Table 2 Content summary

From: Mobile-based interventions for common mental disorders in youth: a systematic evaluation of pediatric health apps

Name

Keywords

Methods and functions

Therapeutic background

Anxiety coach

Anxiety disorder, cognitive behavioral therapy, self-confidence

Monitoring, feedback, information, tips, goals, exposition

CBT

BoosterBuddy

Mental health, coping, establishing positive behavior

Monitoring, feedback, information, tips, goals, strategies, relaxation, mindfulness, acceptance, resource orientation, reminders

Mixed (with elements of CBT, behavioral therapy, third-wave CBT)

Braineka Panic Attacks

Panic attacks, anxiety disorder, exposition

Relaxation, breathing exercises, exposition

Mixed (with elements of CBT, third-wave CBT, behavioral therapy)

ClearFear

Anxiety disorder, resilience, relaxation

Tips, relaxation, breathing exercises, physical exercises, resource orientation

CBT

Depression test and training

Depression, diagnosis, cognitive training

Data collection, monitoring, feedback, information, strategies, gamification

Other (Neuropsychology)

EMDR therapy

support trauma therapy, EMDR

EMDR

Other (EMDR)

eReading: Sam

narrative, life with PTSD, trauma

Information, strategies, breathing exercises, physical exercises

N.A. (Psychoeducation)

FearShrinker

Anxiety disorder, strategies, coping

Monitoring, feedback, information, tips, goals, strategies, relaxation, breathing exercises, physical exercises, exposition

Mixed (with elements of CBT, behavioral therapy)

iChill

Resilience-model, self help, stress, trauma

Monitoring, physical exercises, mindfulness, acceptance, resource orientation

Other (Community Resilience Model)

iPrevail

Community support, anonymous chat, peer group

Tips

Various depending on therapist/coach

Kids’ grief

Advice for parents, coping with grief, support

Information, tips, resource orientation

N.A. (Psychoeducation)

Parent-guide

Traumatic event, strategies, security

Information, tips, strategies, mindfulness, other

N.A. (Psychoeducation)

Talkspace online therapy

“Match” with an online therapist

Other

Various depending on therapist/coach

Teen counseling

“Match” with an online therapist

Other

Various depending on therapist/coach

The emotion diary

Positive psychology, diary, tracking

Monitoring, mindfulness, resource orientation

Mixed (with elements of positive psychology and third-wave CBT)