Improving how people engage with digital mental health tools
Enhancing Engagement with Digital Mental Health Care
This study is looking at ways to help people use digital tools for mental health more effectively, so if you're interested in improving your mental well-being with technology, this research could offer personalized tips to keep you engaged and support your journey.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Washington NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10747367 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how to enhance user engagement with digital mental health care tools, which are designed to improve mental well-being through technology. It aims to understand the patterns of engagement among users and how these patterns relate to their mental health outcomes. By utilizing a combination of naturalistic observation and experimental methods, the study will explore personalized strategies to maintain user engagement over time. Participants will be monitored through online assessments and will receive tailored interventions based on their engagement patterns.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who are currently using or are interested in using digital mental health tools for self-help or clinician-assisted care.
Not a fit: Patients who do not use digital tools for mental health care or prefer traditional in-person therapy may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective digital mental health tools that keep users engaged, ultimately improving their mental health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that digital mental health tools can be effective, but this approach to enhancing engagement is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Seattle, United States
- University of Washington — Seattle, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Althoff, Tim — University of Washington
- Study coordinator: Althoff, Tim
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.