How to choose a mental health app
Of the thousands of apps, many are poor quality – but there are a few gems you can trust. Follow these steps to find them
by Margaret Emerson & John Torous
Dr. Margaret R. Emerson is an Assistant Professor at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC). She specializes in the delivery of Integrated Care. Her research incorporates the use of mobile technology to improve access to psychiatric treatment for those who experience health disparities in the integrated primary care setting. She is a member of the American Psychiatric Association App Advisory Panel, and Workforce Director for the Department of Psychiatry at UNMC.
Written by Margaret Emerson