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To investigate the utilization of mobile apps in adolescent mental health services in Cape Town.

March 15, 2026Open Access

Mobile Apps in Adolescent Mental Health Services Utilization: A Mixed Methods Study in Cape Town, South Africa

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To investigate the utilization of mobile apps in adolescent mental health services in Cape Town.
Mixed methods study combining quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews.
Participants included adolescents and service providers in Cape Town.
Assessment of mobile app usage rates among urban and rural youth.
Mobile app usage was 75% among urban youth compared to 40% in rural areas.
Identified stigma and accessibility barriers impacting service utilization.
Promising mobile app ecosystem, but tailored interventions are necessary.

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Mixed methods study reveals higher mobile app usage in urban youth for mental health, highlighting the digital divide.

Nomsink Viljoen (2013) studied this question.

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