Preventing Depression through Digital Tools. A Qualitative Study among Adults in Brașov

Abstract

This paper aimed to find out the opinions, perceptions, and behavior of Romanian adults regarding the prevention and treatment of mild mental disorders, i.e. depression. The focus was on the usage of digital tools for preventing mild depression, while investigating the acceptability of mHealth applications for this purpose. For this, a qualitative study, among Romanian adults, based on 2 focus groups was carried out. Data were analyzed using the content analysis method. The outcomes are useful in determining the usefulness of mobile technology in the development of sustainable health policies, with emphasis on preventive interventions to promote coping and self-management skills among Romanians at risk of depression.