Vanderkruik RC, Ferguson C, Kobylski LA, Locascio JJ, Hamlett GE, Killenberg PC, Lewis R, Jones N, Rossa ET, Dineen H, Picard R, Cohen LS Testing a Behavioral Activation Gaming App for Depression During Pregnancy: Multimethod Pilot Study JMIR Form Res 2024;8:e44029

Abstract

Depression during pregnancy is increasingly recognized as a worldwide public health problem. If untreated, there can be detrimental outcomes for the mother and child. Anxiety is also often comorbid with depression. Although effective treatments exist, most women do not receive treatment. Technology is a mechanism to increase access to and engagement in mental health services.