Star students create app to empower teen mental health

An App-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Program Tailored for College Students: Randomized Controlled Trial

Background: Technology-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (t-CBT) programs are increasingly recognized as accessible interventions for addressing mental health challenges, particularly among college students. Despite their potential, low adherence rates remain a key challenge that needs to be resolved to maximize the impact of such interventions. Objective: To assess the effects of the tailored content and gamification elements of Mind Booster G…

Star students create app to empower teen mental health

Black and brown teenagers may not always understand that it is OK to not be OK in a given moment. Myles McLaughlin, Aiden Wright, Kristion Thompkins and Joseph Dorsey know there is a challenge getting teens to appreciate their mental health options. The quartet have devoted the last four years to the creation of a digital solution. They created Empower Me, an app that will provide daily affirmations as well as mini-games that foster mental healt…