Overall Score: 0/9
Research Base: 0/3
Research Support: 0/2
Proposed Intervention: 0/3
Clinical Input in Development: 0/1
Rating Date: August 2017
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Overall Score: Unacceptable
Does the app have a privacy policy?:No/Can’t Tell
Does the privacy policy state that the app does not collect data?:No/Can’t Tell
Depression Treatment is a website and Android app designed to provide educational resources about depression. It provides blog articles and general FAQ pages covering causes, symptoms, and treatment. The user can find information under each of the corresponding pages: treatment, symptoms, FAQ. Alternatively, the Home page lists articles chronologically so that the user can find new articles and blog posts as they are added to the site.
Available for: Android 4.0.3 or later, Website
Developer: Durak Bilisim Hizmetleri
Type of Treatment: Psychoeducation/Informational
Targeted Conditions: Mood disorders
Target Audience: Not specified
Designed to be used in conjunction with a healthcare professional: No
Languages Available: English
Get it on: Google Play
Cost: Free
There is no direct scientific research on the effectiveness of Depression Treatment
Click the links below to learn more about the treatment types used in this app.
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