Mental Health Mobile Applications Developed for Indigenous Communities in Canada: A Scoping Review

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, Cynthia Lokker


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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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, Volume 41, Issue 1, 41(1):102–106.
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