Mental Health Mobile Applications Developed for Indigenous Communities in Canada: A Scoping Review
Publication: Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health
22 February 2022
Abstract
In Canada, Indigenous populations have an increased prevalence of psychiatric disorders and distress. Mental health mobile applications can provide effective, easy-to-access, and low-cost support. Examining grey literature and academic sources, this review found three mobile apps that support mental health for Indigenous communities in Canada. Implications and future directions are discussed.
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Parmi les autochtones du Canada il y a une prévalence accrue de troubles psychiatriques et de détresse. Les applications mobiles en santé mentale peuvent fournir une assistance efficace, simple et abordable. En examinant la littérature grise et les recherches universitaires, cette revue a identifié 3 applications mobiles qui soutiennent la santé mentale des communautés autochtones du Canada. Les conclusions et les implications sont ici discutées.
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Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health
Volume 41 • Number 1 • January 2022
Pages: 102 - 106
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Noella Noronha, Ashley Avarino, Sarmini Balakumar, Katherine Toy, Savanah Smith, Christine Wekerle, Dawn Martin-Hill, Makasa Lookinghorse, Alexander Drossos, Anne Niec, Beverley Jacobs, Kristen Thomasen, and Cynthia Lokker. 2022. Mental Health Mobile Applications Developed for Indigenous Communities in Canada: A Scoping Review. Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health.
41(1): 102-106. https://doi.org/10.7870/cjcmh-2022-004
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