A behavioral activation mobile application for depression among Korean young adults: a pilot study of multi-modal app usage patterns and clinical outcomes

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This pilot study evaluates the B-ACT, a culturally adapted mobile application delivering behavioral activation modules for Korean young adults with depression. The single-arm trial assessed feasibility, engagement, and clinical outcomes over seven weeks in hospital and community settings among 47 participants. Results indicated significant reductions in depressive and anxiety symptoms alongside improvements in behavioral activation levels and quality of life.

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95b1089e128f43ce
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PubMed Central
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Boyoung Kang (Korea National Institute of Health), Minjee Jung (Korea University), Ye-Seul Kim (Korea National Institute of Health), K. J. HAN (Korea University), Kee‐Hong Choi (Korea National Institute of Health)
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2026-01-22
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10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1707034
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@article{allodium:95b1089e128f43ce,
  title = {A behavioral activation mobile application for depression among Korean young adults: a pilot study of multi-modal app usage patterns and clinical outcomes},
  author = {Boyoung Kang and Minjee Jung and Ye-Seul Kim and K. J. HAN and Kee‐Hong Choi},
  year = {2026},
  journal = {PubMed Central},
  doi = {10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1707034},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1707034}
}

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AU  - Choi, Kee‐Hong
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DO  - 10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1707034
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Kang, B., Jung, M., Kim, Y., HAN, K. J., & Choi, K. (2026). A behavioral activation mobile application for depression among Korean young adults: a pilot study of multi-modal app usage patterns and clinical outcomes. PubMed Central. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1707034

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