Adaptation and Acceptability of a Low-Intensity Cognitive Behavioral Therapy App to Support Low Mood and Worry Management in Female Forces Veterans: Mixed Methods Study
Overview
This mixed-methods study examines the adaptation and acceptability of a low-intensity cognitive behavioral therapy app designed for female forces veterans with low mood and worry. The research involved focus groups to inform adaptations, such as modifying imagery and navigation, followed by usability testing with a wider sample of veterans. The resource is relevant for clinicians and researchers interested in digital mental health interventions tailored to specific veteran populations.
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- PubMed Central
- Author
- Paul Farrand (University of Exeter), Andy Bacon (University of Chester), Melika Janbakhsh (University of Exeter), Natalie Flay (University of Exeter), Elizabeth Turnbull (University of Exeter), Jonathan Baker (Wilmington University)
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- 2026-02-19
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- gold
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- 10.2196/84365
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@article{allodium:1aa214f1261b4fb4,
title = {Adaptation and Acceptability of a Low-Intensity Cognitive Behavioral Therapy App to Support Low Mood and Worry Management in Female Forces Veterans: Mixed Methods Study},
author = {Paul Farrand and Andy Bacon and Melika Janbakhsh and Natalie Flay and Elizabeth Turnbull and Jonathan Baker},
year = {2026},
journal = {PubMed Central},
doi = {10.2196/84365},
url = {https://doi.org/10.2196/84365}
}RIS
TY - JOUR TI - Adaptation and Acceptability of a Low-Intensity Cognitive Behavioral Therapy App to Support Low Mood and Worry Management in Female Forces Veterans: Mixed Methods Study AU - Farrand, Paul AU - Bacon, Andy AU - Janbakhsh, Melika AU - Flay, Natalie AU - Turnbull, Elizabeth AU - Baker, Jonathan PY - 2026 PB - PubMed Central DO - 10.2196/84365 UR - https://doi.org/10.2196/84365 ER -
APA
Farrand, P., Bacon, A., Janbakhsh, M., Flay, N., Turnbull, E., & Baker, J. (2026). Adaptation and Acceptability of a Low-Intensity Cognitive Behavioral Therapy App to Support Low Mood and Worry Management in Female Forces Veterans: Mixed Methods Study. PubMed Central. https://doi.org/10.2196/84365
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