MoodRush : engaging, language-free, mobile self-asssessment of mood

Abstract

DIGITAL HEALTH ERA New Zealand: 91% of the 18-34 own a smartphone (Gibson et al., 2013) Youth spend a significant amount of time on their devices (The Common Sense Census, 2015). Feeling normal & autonomous and being connected, are crucial factors for young people affected by mental health problems (Wisdom, Clarke, & Green, 2006). 69% of contacts to telehealth providers originate from < 24yr olds (Coleman, 2017) Mobile health interventions have significant positive effect on health outcomes in young populations (Fedele et al., 2017). Self-assessment is therapeutically beneficial due to the individual being involved in the process (Bec