Facilitating Thought Progression via a Gamified Mobile Application for Depression: Possible Mediators of Outcomes.
Behav TherJun 19, 2026 (epub)
Clinical ResearchPsychiatry
Paola Pedrelli, Joshua Curtiss, Sydney DeCaro et al.
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In 30 seconds
This randomized controlled trial examined the impact of a gamified mobile app based on the Facilitating Thought Progression (FTP) framework on depression and anxiety in 101 adults with mild to moderate depression. The study found that reductions in rumination significantly mediated decreases in both depression and anxiety in the intervention group over 8 weeks.
Key findings
- Reduction in rumination significantly mediated decreases in depression and anxiety in the intervention group.
- Participants used the FTP app for 8 weeks, with weekly assessments of mental health.
- The control group did not show significant changes in rumination, depression, or anxiety.
Why it matters
Mobile health interventions like the FTP app may provide accessible treatment options for individuals with depression and anxiety, particularly by addressing rumination, a key mechanism in emotional disorders.