Technology-Assisted Implementation of a Mobile Health Program for Serious Mental Illness

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON · Feb 10, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how a new digital training program can help improve the use of a smartphone app called FOCUS for people with serious mental health conditions like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, and schizoaffective disorder. The main goal is to see if patients can achieve the same positive results with FOCUS when they are supported by clinicians who have received training through this new platform.

To participate, individuals need to be at least 18 years old, speak English, have a diagnosed serious mental illness, and own a smartphone that can run the FOCUS app. Participants will use the app and receive guidance from trained clinicians. It's important to note that those planning to move or stop services at their mental health center in the next three months are not eligible for this study. This trial is currently looking for participants, so if you or someone you know may fit the criteria, consider joining to help improve mental health care options.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Chart diagnosis of a serious mental illness (i.e., schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder)
• • 18 years of age or older
• • English-speaking
• • Have access to a smartphone that can support FOCUS
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • • Plan to move or discontinue services at the participating community mental health center in the next three months