Abstract

GARAY, Cristian J  and  CELLERI, Milagros. Mobile Applications for Mental Health: Perception and Perspectives in Argentina. Rev. psicodebate: psicol. cult. soc. [online]. 2022, vol.22, n.1, pp.38-48. ISSN 2451-6600.  http://dx.doi.org/10.18682/pd.v22i1.4869.

The use of digital technologies and mobile applications has grown worldwide markedly. The reduction of care costs and greater access to health by the population are some of its advantages. The aim of this study was to know the perception and perspective of potential users of mobile applications in Argentina. The study was exploratory, mixed, and predominantly quantitative. The sample is made up of 209 adults and residents of Argentina (Mage = 32.66, SD = 8.36). 50.7% of the respondents were women and 48.8%, men. 73.7% had no knowledge of mental health applications and 75.1% will use them. The benefits for respondents are accessibility, speed, and access to reliable information. These data will allow us to think that the population would be receptive to the use of applications in mental health.

Keywords : Mobile applications; Digital technologies; Mental health; Survey; Argentina.

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