Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health, Volume 41, Issue 1
- Anthology ID:
- G22-6
- Month:
- Year:
- 2022
- Address:
- Venue:
- GWF
- SIG:
- Publisher:
- Canadian Periodical for Community Studies
- URL:
- https://gwf-uwaterloo.github.io/gwf-publications/G22-6
- DOI:
Mental Health Mobile Applications Developed for Indigenous Communities in Canada: A Scoping Review
Noella Noronha
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Ashley Avarino
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Sarmini Balakumar
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Katherine Toy
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Savanah Smith
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Christine Wekerle
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Dawn Martin-Hill
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Makasa Lookinghorse
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Alexander Drossos
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Anne Niec
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Beverley Jacobs
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Kristen Thomasen
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Cynthia Lokker
In Canada, Indigenous populations have an increased prevalence of psychiatric disorders and distress. Mental health mobile applications can provide effective, easy-to-access, and low-cost support. Examining grey literature and academic sources, this review found three mobile apps that support mental health for Indigenous communities in Canada. Implications and future directions are discussed.