Gamification in apps and Technologies for Improving Mental Health and Well-Being: systematic review

Cheng, Vanessa Wan Sze, Davenport, Tracey, Johnson, Daniel, Vella, Kellie, Hickie, Ian B·2019·JMIR Mental Health
DOI 10.2196/13717

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