title: Mobile telephone apps in mental health practice: uses, opportunities and challenges.
abstract: Smartphones are used by patients and clinicians alike. Vast numbers of software applications (apps) run on smartphones and carry out useful functions. Clinician- and patient-oriented mental health apps have been developed. In this article, we provide an overview of apps that are relevant for mental health. We look at clinician-oriented apps that support assessment, diagnosis and treatment as well as patient-oriented apps that support education and self-management. We conclude by looking at the challenges that apps pose with a discussion of possible solutions.
authors.affiliation: North Essex Partnership University Foundation Trust.
authors.forename: Justin
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Marley
authors.affiliation: Black Country Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
authors.forename: Saeed
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Farooq