Purpose of Review <p>We review the literature on mHealth applications for childhood anxiety disorders, highlighting current use, limitations, and future directions.</p> Recent Findings <p>Although mHealth apps targeting childhood anxiety disorders have recently increased, most have not been evaluated for clinical effectiveness, data security, or quality standards. Many apps do not contain scientifically based content and do not adequately incorporate the principles of exposure-based cognitive behavioral therapy. In addition, many apps have significant deficiencies in age-appropriateness, data security, privacy, cultural sensitivity, and accessibility. Limitations remain in terms of the standards for evaluating apps in pediatric populations.</p> Summary <p>While interest in mHealth applications for childhood anxiety disorders is increasing, more research is needed to develop effective, safe, and age-appropriate digital interventions. Priorities include scientific grounding, privacy, equitable access, gamification, and parental involvement. Studies in this direction will increase the quality of applications and strengthen equality in access to mental health services.</p>

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mHealth Applications for Childhood Anxiety Disorders: Current Landscape, Challenges, and Future Directions

  • Cigdem Sari Ozturk,
  • Kadriye Demir

摘要

Purpose of Review

We review the literature on mHealth applications for childhood anxiety disorders, highlighting current use, limitations, and future directions.

Recent Findings

Although mHealth apps targeting childhood anxiety disorders have recently increased, most have not been evaluated for clinical effectiveness, data security, or quality standards. Many apps do not contain scientifically based content and do not adequately incorporate the principles of exposure-based cognitive behavioral therapy. In addition, many apps have significant deficiencies in age-appropriateness, data security, privacy, cultural sensitivity, and accessibility. Limitations remain in terms of the standards for evaluating apps in pediatric populations.

Summary

While interest in mHealth applications for childhood anxiety disorders is increasing, more research is needed to develop effective, safe, and age-appropriate digital interventions. Priorities include scientific grounding, privacy, equitable access, gamification, and parental involvement. Studies in this direction will increase the quality of applications and strengthen equality in access to mental health services.