Overview
- The UOC eHealth Lab analyzed around 30 depression apps and found only eight with published scientific support.
- A Delphi survey of 43 participants identified user‑prioritized standards covering data privacy, clinical efficacy, evidence backing and intuitive use.
- Participants also favored features for interaction, emergency contact and inclusion within a therapeutic package under professional supervision.
- EvalDepApps is being developed as a mobile tool to guide people living with depression and health professionals in selecting appropriate apps once validated.
- WHO data show diagnoses of depression have surged globally, reinforcing the need for safe, effective digital adjuncts to care.