Evidence synthesis of digital interventions to mitigate the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on public mental health: Rapid meta-review

Rauschenberg, Christian; Schick, Anita; Hirjak, Dusan; Seidler, Andreas; Paetzold, Isabell; Apfelbacher, Christian; Riedel-Heller, Steffi G; Reininghaus, Ulrich

doi:10.2196/23365

Cited by 205Digital Mental Health InterventionsCOVID-19 and Mental HealthMobile Health and mHealth Applications

Evidence synthesis of digital interventions to mitigate the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on public mental health: Rapid meta-review

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Rauschenberg, Christian, Schick, Anita, Hirjak, Dusan, Seidler, Andreas, Paetzold, Isabell, Apfelbacher, Christian, Riedel-Heller, Steffi G, Reininghaus, Ulrich·2021·Journal of Medical Internet Research

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BACKGROUND: Accumulating evidence suggests the COVID-19 pandemic has negative effects on public mental health. Digital interventions that have been developed and evaluated in recent years may be used to mitigate the negative consequences of the pandemic. However, evidence-based recommendations on the use of existing telemedicine and internet-based (eHealth) and app-based mobile health (mHealth) interventions are lacking. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate the theoretical and empirical base, user perspective, safety, effectiveness, and cost-effectiveness of digital interventions related to public mental health provision (ie, mental health promotion, prevention, and treatment of mental disorders) that may help to reduce the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS: A rapid meta-review was conducted. The MEDLINE, PsycINFO, and CENTRAL databases were searched on May 11, 2020. Study inclusion criteria were broad and considered systematic reviews and meta-analyses that investigated digital tools for health promotion, prevention, or treatment of mental health conditions and determinants likely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. RESULTS: Overall, 815 peer-reviewed systematic reviews and meta-analyses were identified, of which 83 met the inclusion criteria. Our findings suggest that there is good evidence on the usability, safety, acceptance/satisfaction, and effectiveness of eHealth interventions. Evidence on mHealth apps is promising, especially if social components (eg, blended care) and strategies to promote adherence are incorporated. Although most digital interventions focus on the prevention or treatment of mental disorders, there is some evidence on mental health promotion. However, evidence on process quality, cost-effectiveness, and long-term effects is very limited. CONCLUSIONS: There is evidence that digital interventions are particularly suited to mitigating psychosocial consequences at the population level. In times of physical distancing, quarantine, and restrictions on social contacts, decision makers should develop digital strategies for continued mental health care and invest time and efforts in the development and implementation of mental health promotion and prevention programs.

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Between 2020 and 2021, several reviews were written to inform the implementation of remote solutions for both the treatment and prevention of mental health conditions.
“Between 2020 and 2021, several reviews were written to inform the implementation of remote solutions for both the treatment and prevention of mental health conditions [65,66].”
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Previous evidence on mental health interventions to build resilience or prevent mental illness for children and adolescents was published before the COVID-19 pandemic and in times of other health emergencies.
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Mechanisms of disposal of acid and alkali in rabbit duodenum
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Rost, T., Stein, J., Löbner, M., Kersting, A., Luck-Sikorski, C., & Riedel-Heller, S. G. (2017) · Journal of Medical Internet Research · doi:10.2196/jmir.7662 · Cited by 91 · cited 1× · see citing works
“Evidence from the included systematic reviews suggests moderate to high levels of acceptance, feasibility, and user satisfaction with eHealth and mHealth interventions for mental health promotion and prevention [30,31] as well as for the treatment of mental health problems [32-41].”
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Internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder: Systematic review and meta-analysis
Lewis, C., Roberts, N. P., Simon, N., Bethell, A., & Bisson, J. I. (2019) · Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica · doi:10.1111/acps.13079 · Cited by 91 · see citing works
Potential Benefits of Incorporating Peer-to-Peer Interactions Into Digital Interventions for Psychotic Disorders: A Systematic Review
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“This applies, in particular, for interventions including social components [32,42], strategies to promote user adherence [33,43], symptom monitoring [44,45], or a blended-care approach [46].”
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«Hilfe aus dem App-Store?»: Eine systematische Übersichtsarbeit und Evaluation von Apps zur Anwendung bei Depressionen
Terhorst, Y., Rathner, E.-M., Baumeister, H., & Sander, L. (2018) · Verhaltenstherapie · doi:10.1159/000481692 · Cited by 84 · see citing works
Acceptability of internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy (i-CBT) for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): A systematic review
Simon, N., McGillivray, L., Roberts, N. P., Barawi, K., Lewis, C. E., & Bisson, J. I. (2019) · European Journal of Psychotraumatology · doi:10.1080/20008198.2019.1646092 · Cited by 84 · cited 1× · see citing works
“Evidence from the included systematic reviews suggests moderate to high levels of acceptance, feasibility, and user satisfaction with eHealth and mHealth interventions for mental health promotion and prevention [30,31] as well as for the treatment of mental health problems [32-41].”
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Mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic in two longitudinal UK population cohortsPreprint
Kwong, A. S. F., Pearson, R. M., Adams, M. J., et al. (2020) · medRxiv · doi:10.1101/2020.06.16.20133116 · Cited by 84 · see citing works
Assessing the Privacy of mHealth Apps for Self-Tracking: Heuristic Evaluation Approach
Hutton, L., Price, B. A., Kelly, R., McCormick, C., Bandara, A. K., Hatzakis, T., Meadows, M., & Nuseibeh, B. (2018) · JMIR mHealth and uHealth · doi:10.2196/mhealth.9217 · Cited by 79 · see citing works
The effectiveness of telephone-delivered psychological therapies for depression and anxiety: A systematic review
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Technology-based parenting interventions for children's physical and psychological health: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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Effectiveness and adherence of telephone-administered psychotherapy for depression: A systematic review and meta-analysis
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Mobile Health Interventions for Self-Control of Unhealthy Alcohol Use: Systematic Review
Song, T., Qian, S., & Yu, P. (2018) · JMIR mhealth and uhealth · doi:10.2196/10899 · Cited by 76 · see citing works
Internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapies for late-life depressive symptoms: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Xiang, X., Wu, S., Zuverink, A., Tomasino, K. N., An, R., & Himle, J. A. (2019) · Aging & Mental Health · doi:10.1080/13607863.2019.1590309 · Cited by 76 · see citing works
Telepsychology for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A systematic review
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Technology-enhanced suicide prevention interventions: A systematic review
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Oxygenation of frog gastric mucosa in vitro
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Smartphone-Based Health Program for Improving Physical Activity and Tackling Obesity for Young Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
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Increasing physical activity through mobile device interventions: A systematic review
Muntaner, A., Conti, J. V., & Palou, P. (2015) · Health Informatics Journal · doi:10.1177/1460458214567004 · Cited by 72 · see citing works
Web-Based and Mobile Suicide Prevention Interventions for Young People: A Systematic Review.
Perry, Y., Werner‐Seidler, A., Calear, A. L., & Christensen, H. M. (2016) · PubMed Central · Cited by 69 · see citing works
Social anxiety apps: a systematic review and assessment of app descriptors across mobile store platforms
Alyami, M. M., Giri, B., Alyami, H., & Sundram, F. (2017) · Evidence-Based Mental Health · doi:10.1136/eb-2017-102664 · Cited by 69 · see citing works
The effectiveness of eHealth interventions on physical activity and measures of obesity among working‐age women: a systematic review and meta‐analysis
Cotie, L. M., Prince, S. A., Elliott, C. G., Ziss, M. C., McDonnell, L. A., Mullen, K. A., Hiremath, S. S., Pipe, A., Reid, R. D., & Reed, J. L. (2018) · Obesity Reviews · doi:10.1111/obr.12700 · Cited by 66 · see citing works
Internet-Based Interventions for Addictive Behaviours: A Systematic Review
Chebli, J.-L., Blaszczynski, A. P., & Gainsbury, S. (2016) · Journal of Gambling Studies · doi:10.1007/s10899-016-9599-5 · Cited by 65 · see citing works
P5 eHealth: An Agenda for the Health Technologies of the Future
Pravettoni, G., & Triberti, S. (2019) · Springer eBooks · doi:10.1007/978-3-030-27994-3 · Cited by 62 · see citing works
Modelling and Predicting eHealth Usage in Europe: A Multidimensional Approach From an Online Survey of 13,000 European Union Internet Users
Torrent‐Sellens, J., Díaz-Chao, Á., Soler-Ramos, I., & Saigí-Rubió, F. (2016) · Journal of Medical Internet Research · doi:10.2196/jmir.5605 · Cited by 56 · see citing works
Online and Mobile Interventions for Problem Gambling, Alcohol, and Drugs: A Systematic Review
Giroux, I., Goulet, A., Mercier, J., Jacques, C., & Bouchard, S. (2017) · Frontiers in Psychology · doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2017.00954 · Cited by 56 · see citing works
Technology-based support via telephone or web: a systematic review of the effects on smoking, alcohol use and gambling.
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Measuring Psychiatric Symptoms Remotely: a Systematic Review of Remote Measurement-Based Care
Goldberg, S. B., Buck, B., Raphaely, S., & Fortney, J. C. (2018) · Current Psychiatry Reports · doi:10.1007/s11920-018-0958-z · Cited by 47 · see citing works
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Systematic review of patients' participation in and experiences of technology-based monitoring of mental health symptoms in the community
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A systematic review of the effectiveness of digital interventions for illicit substance misuse harm reduction in third-level students
Dick, S., Whelan, E., Davoren, M. P., Dockray, S., Heavin, C., Linehan, C., & Byrne, M. (2019) · BMC Public Health · doi:10.1186/s12889-019-7583-6 · Cited by 41 · see citing works
Economic evaluation of an experience sampling method intervention in depression compared with treatment as usual using data from a randomized controlled trial
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Psychiatry in Times of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic
Luykx, J. J., Vinkers, C. H., & Tijdink, J. K. (2020) · JAMA Psychiatry · doi:10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2020.1225 · Cited by 40 · see citing works
Smartphone applications targeting borderline personality disorder symptoms: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Ilagan, G. S., Iliakis, E. A., Wilks, C. R., Vahia, I. V., & Choi-Kain, L. W. (2020) · Borderline Personality Disorder and Emotion Dysregulation · doi:10.1186/s40479-020-00127-5 · Cited by 40 · see citing works
Mobile technology for medication adherence in people with mood disorders: A systematic review
Rootes-Murdy, K., Glazer, K., Wert, M. J. V., Mondimore, F. M., & Zandi, P. P. (2017) · Journal of Affective Disorders · doi:10.1016/j.jad.2017.11.022 · Cited by 38 · see citing works
A systematic review of internet-delivered cognitive behavior therapy for alcohol misuse: study characteristics, program content and outcomes
Hadjistavropoulos, H. D., Mehta, S., Wilhelms, A., Keough, M. T., & Sundström, C. (2019) · Cognitive Behaviour Therapy · doi:10.1080/16506073.2019.1663258 · Cited by 38 · see citing works
A systematic review and meta-analysis of digital health technologies effects on psychotic symptoms in adults with psychosis.
Clarke, S., Hanna, D., Mulholland, C., Shannon, C., & Urquhart, C. (2019) · Psychosis · doi:10.1080/17522439.2019.1632376 · Cited by 36 · see citing works
Data Protection and Privacy: (In)visibilities and Infrastructures
Leenes, R. E., Brakel, R. E. V., Gutwirth, S., & Hert, P. D. (2017) · Law, governance and technology series · doi:10.1007/978-3-319-50796-5 · Cited by 31 · see citing works
DNVF-Memorandum – Gesundheits- und Medizin-Apps (GuMAs)
Krämer, U., Borges, U., Fischer, F., Hoffmann, W. U., Pobiruchin, M., & Vollmar, H. C. (2019) · Das Gesundheitswesen · doi:10.1055/s-0038-1667451 · Cited by 27 · see citing works
Electronic communication based interventions for hazardous young drinkers: A systematic review
O’Rourke, L., Humphris, G. M., & Baldacchino, A. (2016) · Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews · doi:10.1016/j.neubiorev.2016.07.021 · Cited by 26 · see citing works
Social and behavioral consequences of mask policies during the COVID-19 pandemicPreprint
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Novel technology as platform for interventions for caregivers and individuals with severe mental health illnesses: A systematic review
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The effectiveness of internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy for those with bulimic symptoms: a systematic review
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A systematic review of technology-assisted interventions for co-morbid depression and substance use
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The hope and hype of telepsychiatry during the COVID-19 pandemic
Soron, T. R., Islam, S. M. S., Ahmed, H. U., & Ahmed, S. I. (2020) · The Lancet Psychiatry · doi:10.1016/s2215-0366(20)30260-1 · Cited by 24 · see citing works
Longitudinal trends in the quality, effectiveness and attributes of highly rated smartphone health apps
Mercurio, M., Larsen, M. E., Wisniewski, H., Henson, P., Lagan, S., & Torous, J. B. (2020) · Evidence-Based Mental Health · doi:10.1136/ebmental-2019-300137 · Cited by 23 · see citing works
Social isolation, mental health, and use of digital interventions in youth during the COVID-19 pandemic: a nationally representative surveyPreprint
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A systematic review of technology-based interventions for co-occurring substance use and trauma symptoms
Gilmore, A. K., Wilson, S. M., Skopp, N. A., Osenbach, J. E., & Reger, G. M. (2016) · Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare · doi:10.1177/1357633x16664205 · Cited by 22 · see citing works
Telephone-delivered psychosocial interventions targeting key health priorities in adults with a psychotic disorder: systematic review
Baker, A., Turner, A., Beck, A. K., Berry, K., Haddock, G., Kelly, P. J., & Bucci, S. (2018) · Psychological Medicine · doi:10.1017/s0033291718001125 · Cited by 21 · see citing works
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Internet-Delivered Early Interventions for Individuals Exposed to Traumatic Events: Systematic Review
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A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Third-Wave Online Interventions for Depression
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Effect of the COVID‐19 pandemic on the mental health of carers of people with intellectual disabilities
Willner, P., Rose, J., Kroese, B. S., Murphy, G. H., Langdon, P. E., Clifford, C., Hutchings, H. A., Watkins, A. J., Hiles, S., & Cooper, V. (2020) · Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities · doi:10.1111/jar.12811 · Cited by 240 · see citing works
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Digital mental health interventions for anxiety and depressive symptoms in university students during the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials
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A Digital Human for Delivering a Remote Loneliness and Stress Intervention to At-Risk Younger and Older Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Randomized Pilot Trial
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What can internet users' behaviours reveal about the mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic? A systematic review
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Extended Reality for Enhanced Telehealth During and Beyond COVID-19: Viewpoint
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Decreasing Mental Well-Being During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Longitudinal Study Among Danes Before and During the Pandemic
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Effects of a Novel, Transdiagnostic Ecological Momentary Intervention for Prevention, and Early Intervention of Severe Mental Disorder in Youth (EMIcompass): Findings From an Exploratory Randomized Controlled Trial
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Investigating differential effects of socio-emotional and mindfulness-based online interventions on mental health, resilience and social capacities during the COVID-19 pandemic: The study protocol
Godara, M., Silveira, S., Matthäus, H., Heim, C., Voelkle, M., Hecht, M., Binder, E. B., & Singer, T. (2021) · PLOS ONE · doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0256323 · Cited by 38 · see citing works
E-mental health in Germany — what is the current use and what are experiences of different types of health care providers for patients with mental illnesses?
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Availability of Illegal Drugs During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Western Germany
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The mental health of healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: a narrative review
Kock, J. H. D., Latham, H. A., & Cowden, R. G. (2022) · Current Opinion in Psychiatry · doi:10.1097/yco.0000000000000805 · Cited by 35 · see citing works
Novel digital methods for gathering intensive time series data in mental health research: scoping review of a rapidly evolving field
Schick, A., Rauschenberg, C., Ader, L., Daemen, M., Wieland, L. M., Paetzold, I., Postma, M. R., Schulte‐Strathaus, J. C. C., & Reininghaus, U. (2022) · Psychological Medicine · doi:10.1017/s0033291722003336 · Cited by 32 · see citing works
Age differences in the association between loneliness and anxiety symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic
McDonald, A. J., Wickens, C. M., Bondy, S. J., Elton‐Marshall, T., Wells, S. L., Nigatu, Y. T., Jankowicz, D., & Hamilton, H. A. (2022) · Psychiatry Research · doi:10.1016/j.psychres.2022.114446 · Cited by 33 · see citing works
Ecological Momentary Interventions in Public Mental Health Provision
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Schick, A., Paetzold, I., Rauschenberg, C., Hirjak, D., Banaschewski, T., Meyer-Lindenberg, A., Boehnke, J. R., Boecking, B., & Reininghaus, U. (2021) · JMIR Research Protocols · doi:10.2196/27462 · Cited by 30 · see citing works
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Brief Digital Interventions to Support the Psychological Well-being of NHS Staff During the COVID-19 Pandemic: 3-Arm Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Kock, J. H. D., Latham, H. A., Cowden, R. G., Cullen, B., Narzisi, K., Jerdan, S., Muñoz, S., Leslie, S. J., Stamatis, A., & Eze, J. I. (2022) · JMIR Mental Health · doi:10.2196/34002 · Cited by 36 · see citing works
Types of Digital-Based Nursing Interventions for Reducing Stress and Depression Symptoms on Adolescents During COVID-19 Pandemic: A Scoping Review
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Digital Health Interventions for Delivery of Mental Health Care: Systematic and Comprehensive Meta-Review
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Authors: Rauschenberg, C., Schick, A., Hirjak, D., Seidler, A., Paetzold, I., Apfelbacher, C., Riedel-Heller, S. G., & Reininghaus, U.
Affiliations: Heidelberg University (DE)
Technische Universität Dresden (DE)
Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg (DE)
Leipzig University (DE)
King's College London (GB)
Corresponding author: Rauschenberg, Christian
ORCID: Rauschenberg, Christian
Schick, Anita
Hirjak, Dusan
Seidler, Andreas
Paetzold, Isabell
Apfelbacher, Christian
Riedel-Heller, Steffi G
Reininghaus, Ulrich
Venue: Journal of Medical Internet Research
Publisher: JMIR Publications Inc.
Published: 2021-03-10
Volume: 23
Issue: 3
Pages: e23365
ISSN: 1438-8871 (ISSN-L)
DOI: 10.2196/23365
PMC: PMC7951054
OpenAlex: W3133402297
Cited by: 205
References: 123
Citations by year: 2026: 16 · 2025: 19 · 2024: 34 · 2023: 46 · 2022: 50 · 2021: 37 · 2020: 3
FWCI: 6.71
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: gold
doi.org
Licence: cc-by
Locations: Journal of Medical Internet Research (publishedVersion, cc-by)
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PubMed (publishedVersion)
Research Publications (Maastricht University) (acceptedVersion, other-oa)
Research Publications (Maastricht University) (submittedVersion, cc-by)
DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (submittedVersion, cc-by-sa)
Research Portal (King's College London) (submittedVersion, other-oa)
PsyArXiv (OSF Preprints) (submittedVersion, cc-by)
PsyArXiv (OSF Preprints) (submittedVersion)
Funders: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (389624707)
Topics: Social Sciences › Psychology › Applied Psychology › Digital Mental Health Interventions
Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › COVID-19 and Mental Health
Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
Keywords: digital interventions, COVID-19 pandemic, public mental health, e-health, mobile health apps, telemedicine, mental health promotion, mental disorder prevention, psychiatric treatment, blended care, adherence strategies, cost-effectiveness, user satisfaction, social distancing, quarantine
MeSH terms: COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, Mental Disorders, Humans, Public Health, Telemedicine, Pandemics

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