Can a smartphone app help people with serious mental illness? new study says yes

NCT ID NCT05725785

First seen Apr 04, 2026 · Last updated Jun 11, 2026 · Updated 13 times

Summary

This study looked at whether a digital training platform could help clinicians effectively use a smartphone app called FOCUS to support people with serious mental illness, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depression. 191 adults used the app and received coaching from trained clinicians. The goal was to see if this approach improved psychiatric symptoms, quality of life, and recovery.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Community Partners

    Dover, New Hampshire, 03820, United States

  • Places for People

    St Louis, Missouri, 63118, United States

  • The Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester

    Manchester, New Hampshire, 03103, United States

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