The efficacy of smartphone‐based mental health interventions for depressive symptoms: a meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials

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A meta-analysis of 18 randomized controlled trials (n=3,414) found that smartphone apps significantly reduced depressive symptoms (g=0.38) compared to control conditions, with a moderate effect against inactive controls (g=0.56) and a small effect against active controls (g=0.22).

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