Examining the Effectiveness of Gamification in Mental Health Apps for Depression: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Examining the Effectiveness of Gamification in Mental Health Apps for Depression: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

BackgroundPrevious research showed that computerized cognitive behavioral therapy can effectively reduce depressive symptoms. Some mental health apps incorporate gamification into their app design, yet it is unclear whether features differ in their effectiveness to reduce dep...

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Main Authors:	Stephanie G Six, Kaileigh A Byrne, Thomas P Tibbett, Irene Pericot-Valverde
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	JMIR Publications 2021-11-01
Series:	JMIR Mental Health
Online Access:	https://mental.jmir.org/2021/11/e32199

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