Lessons and Untapped Potential of Smartphone-Based Physical Activity Interventions for Mental Health: Narrative Review
Overview
This narrative review summarizes early smartphone-based physical activity interventions targeting mental health outcomes such as anxiety and depression. It highlights that while these digital tools show potential for accessibility and behavior change, most existing studies focus on medical conditions rather than psychiatric populations. The authors identify gaps in current research and suggest future directions, including the integration of psychoeducation and personalized coaching.
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- Author
- Emily E. Bernstein (Harvard University), Emma Wolfe (University of Virginia), Brynn M. Huguenel (Harvard University), Sabine Wilhelm (Harvard University)
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- 2023-11-30
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- gold
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- 10.2196/45860
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- 11
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@article{allodium:1413f8ac5cd14969,
title = {Lessons and Untapped Potential of Smartphone-Based Physical Activity Interventions for Mental Health: Narrative Review},
author = {Emily E. Bernstein and Emma Wolfe and Brynn M. Huguenel and Sabine Wilhelm},
year = {2023},
journal = {PubMed Central},
doi = {10.2196/45860},
url = {https://doi.org/10.2196/45860}
}RIS
TY - JOUR TI - Lessons and Untapped Potential of Smartphone-Based Physical Activity Interventions for Mental Health: Narrative Review AU - Bernstein, Emily E. AU - Wolfe, Emma AU - Huguenel, Brynn M. AU - Wilhelm, Sabine PY - 2023 PB - PubMed Central DO - 10.2196/45860 UR - https://doi.org/10.2196/45860 ER -
APA
Bernstein, E. E., Wolfe, E., Huguenel, B. M., & Wilhelm, S. (2023). Lessons and Untapped Potential of Smartphone-Based Physical Activity Interventions for Mental Health: Narrative Review. PubMed Central. https://doi.org/10.2196/45860
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