Systematic review assesses standalone smartphone apps for mental health, indicating limited evidence for efficacy.
= 0.72 to 0.84 for insomnia. Although some trials showed potential of apps targeting mental health symptoms, using smartphone apps as standalone psychological interventions cannot be recommended based on the current level of evidence.
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