An intimate relationship exists between sleep and affective states. Disturbances in sleep are
common across a spectrum of psychopathologies, and are recognised as precipitating or …

Background: Medication adherence is critical to the effectiveness of psychopharmacologic
therapy. Psychiatric disorders present special adherence considerations, notably an altered …

Background Mobile apps are being used increasingly for mental health purposes, but
evidence of their efficacy remains limited. The mechanisms underlying any effects of such …

Scientific Foundations of Clinical Assessment is a user-friendly overview of the most
important principles and concepts of clinical assessment. It provides readers with a science …

Computer scientists contend that understanding human computer interaction (HCI) is an
important factor in developing successful computer user experiences. Mental health …

Background Despite an increasing number of smartphone apps, such therapeutic tools have
not yet consistently demonstrated their efficacy and many suffer from low retention rates. To …

Data from digitally administered patient reported outcomes (PROs) is used more and more
in routine healthcare for long-term conditions as a part of daily clinical practice. This …

Background: Depression is a major cause for disability worldwide, and digital health
interventions are expected to be an augmentative and effective treatment. According to the …

Background Patients with unipolar depressive disorder are frequently hospitalized, and the
period following discharge is a high-risk-period. Smartphone-based treatments are receiving …

Background The concept of well-being which focuses on positive emotions has received
increased research attention. However, a consensus definition of this term is lacking. The …