What question did this study set out to answer?

April 17, 2026

Effectiveness of mobile-based cognitive behavioural therapy for adolescent depression: A systematic review and meta-analysis

ASAditya SatheEastern Health ANAbhir NainaniAustin Health AEAhmed ElarabyAl-Azhar University

Key Points

The research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of mobile-based cognitive behavioural therapy for treating depression in adolescents.
Conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of existing studies on mobile-based cognitive behavioural therapy.
Selected studies focusing on adolescent and young adult populations.
Analyzed the short-term effectiveness of the intervention.
Mobile-based cognitive behavioural therapy shows moderate effectiveness in reducing symptoms of depression.
The intervention is especially effective in the short term for adolescents and young adults.
Further strategies are necessary to maintain long-term benefits beyond initial treatment.

Abstract

Mobile-based cognitive behavioural therapy is a moderately effective short-term intervention for adolescent and young adult depression. These findings support its integration into mental health service delivery, although strategies to sustain long-term benefits are needed.

KI fragen

Bookmark

View Full Paper

Cite This Study

Sathe et al. (Tue,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e1cffa5cdc762e9d8590b7 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1177/00048674261439533

KI fragen

Bookmark

View Full Paper