Recent Research Publications

The Centre continues to advance the field of digital mental health through rigorous, evidence-based research. Below are recent publications from ongoing projects under the ICMR–Centre for Advanced Research in Digital Mental Healthcare, NIMHANS.

What Youth Write About and Seek in an Anonymized Online Peer Support Forum: Insights from India

Identifying the concerns driving Indian youth to use anonymized online peer support forums and their purposes for posting.
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Preliminary Evaluation of an Indigenous Mental Health App for Indian Users

Exploring the feasibility, acceptability, and user engagement of the MindNotes well-being application.
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Engagement with digital platforms and perspectives on WhatsApp based mental health self-help solution for older adults: a qualitative study from India

Developing and evaluating digital psychological interventions to enhance student well-being in higher education institutions.
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Evaluating Characteristics and Quality of Mental Health Apps Available in App Stores for Indian Users: Systematic App Search and Review

A comprehensive evaluation of publicly available mental health applications accessible to Indian users.
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Mental Health Apps Available in App Stores for Indian Users: Protocol for a Systematic Review

Protocol outlining the systematic review and quality assessment of digital mental health applications.
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