Mental Health

Evidence-Based Behavior - eB2 (EN)

TYPE OF TOOL: Smartphone Application.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for clinicians and researchers.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Provides an application that monitors and tracks behaviour, providing real-time information and data.

Scope, Characteristics, Behavior Change Techniques, and Quality of Conversational Agents for Mental Health and Well-Being: Systematic Assessment of Apps (EN)

by Lin, A., Martinengo, L., et al.
January 24, 2023

TYPE OF TOOL: Research article.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for clinicians and researchers.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Provides an overview of 18 current Apps being used in mental health practice. The review focuses on what mental health issues were targeted, as well as how well used the apps were by professionals.  

“Rapid tele-psychotherapy” with single-session music therapy in the metaverse: An alternative solution for mental health services in the future (EN)

TYPE OF TOOL: Research commentary.
TARGET POPULATION: Written to researchers and clinicians in psychotherapy.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Provides a short commentary with references on the development of ‘rapid tele-psychotherapy’ and how it may fit into the metaverse.

A Guide to Digital Mental Health Resources (EN)

September 01, 2022

TYPE OF TOOL: List of resources.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for clinicians in the field of mental health.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Provides a detailed list of both general and diagnosis specific resources in an Australian context. Current to September 2022.

A Guide to Digital Mental Health Resources (EN)

This guide was developed by eMHPrac, which is funded by the Australian Government. This Digital Mental Health Resources Guide provides an overview of various Australian online services and programs.

A Systematic Review on TeleMental Health in Youth Mental Health (EN)

by Laura Orsolini, Simone Pompili, Virginio Salvi, and Umberto Volpe
July 30, 2021

The aim of the present paper is at providing an overview on the current state-of-the-art in the field of TeleMental Health interventions in Youth Mental Health, by focusing on both therapist-delivered online psychotherapy and telepsychiatry by the use of VC and audio calls.

Addiction and Mental Health Mobile Apps Directory (EN)

This document from Alberta Health Services provides a directory of mobile applications (apps) that may be used as aids in mental health or addiction conditions. This information was gathered from various organizational websites and other sources in the public domain and provides a brief overview of available evidence-based apps related to addiction and mental health.

BDD-NET (Body Dysmorphic Disorder) (EN)

by Enander, J., Ivanov, V.Z. et al.
January 01, 2014

TYPE OF TOOL: Online Treatment Program.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for Body Dysmorphic Disorder.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Provides therapists with an online CBT program that they can support clients with remotely and track progress.

BounceBack® (EN)

by BounceBack Ontario

BounceBack® is a free skill-building program managed by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). It is designed to help adults and youth 15+ manage low mood, mild to moderate depression and anxiety, stress or worry. Delivered over the phone with a coach and through online videos, you will get access to tools that will support you on your path to mental wellness.

Cedulify (EN)

TYPE OF TOOL: Smartphone App.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for adults.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Provides an app to help people with mindfulness planning with resource categories such as self-care, movement, sleep, and work.

Digital Mental Health Tools: Resources to Support Mental Health Clinical Practice (EN)

The objective of the document is to identify existing digital health resources, to allow users to choose and integrate appropriate resources into the client-provider interaction. The project was commissioned by Canada Health Infoway and the document was produced by CAMH Public Affairs.

Digital Tools for Mental Health and Substance Use (EN)

by Center for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)

More and more, people are turning to online tools to help them cope with their mental health and substance use. CAMH is responding with the following online tools.

Mental Health Apps: How to Make an Informed Choice (EN)

The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) have worked together to create an assessment framework that will make it easier for people to find the right apps for their specific needs — uniquely designed with the Canadian context in mind.

Mightier (EN)

Mightier games are designed to reward kids for staying cool while they play. Using a heart rate monitor, kids get to visualize their emotions in real time. The calmer they stay, the easier it is to play.

Moving together - benefits of an online dance program on physical and mental health for older women: an exploratory mixed-method study (EN)

TYPE OF TOOL: Research article.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for researchers and clinicians.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Provides support for the implementation of an online dance program on the self-reported wellbeing on older women.

OcupApp (EN)

TYPE OF TOOL: Smartphone application.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for individuals with depression and/or anxiety and their clinicians.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: The application aims to promote occupational self-analysis in adult with depression and/or anxiety, providing feedback on daily activities. Brazilian.

One Mind PsyberGuide- App Reviews (EN)

One Mind PsyberGuide is a non-profit website dedicated to consumers seeking to make responsible and informed decisions about computer and device-assisted therapies for mental illnesses. It is also intended for professionals and researchers seeking to enhance their knowledge in this area.