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Promoting Psychological Resilience and Well-Being in Youth With a Smartphone-Based Ecological Momentary mHealth Intervention: Secondary Analysis of a Microrandomized Trial

  • By

  • Eva Wierzba

  • Anita Schick

  • Christian Rauschenberg

  • Janik Fechtelpeter

  • Selina Hiller

  • Christian Götzl

  • Daniel Durstewitz

  • Silvia Krumm

  • Georgia Koppe

  • Ulrich Reininghaus

  • June 18, 2026

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Clinical Report: Enhancing Youth Mental Health and Resilience Through a Smartphone-Delivered Ecological Momentary mHealth Intervention

Background

Young individuals are particularly vulnerable to mental health issues, with many conditions emerging during childhood and adolescence. Recent crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, have exacerbated these challenges, highlighting the need for accessible mental health interventions. Digital interventions, particularly ecological momentary interventions (EMIs), offer promising avenues for promoting resilience and well-being in this demographic.

Data Highlights

No numerical data or trial data provided in the source material.

Key Findings

  • Young individuals face increased mental health challenges due to recent crises.
  • Psychological resilience is linked to better mental health outcomes.
  • Digital interventions can enhance accessibility and reduce costs associated with mental health services.
  • EMIs can be tailored to individual needs and contexts, improving their effectiveness.
  • The AI4U training showed beneficial effects on psychological distress and resilience.

Clinical Implications

The findings support the integration of digital interventions in mental health strategies for youth, particularly in enhancing resilience. Clinicians may consider recommending such interventions to improve mental health outcomes in young individuals.

Conclusion

The study highlights the potential of smartphone-delivered interventions in promoting youth mental health and resilience, warranting further exploration and implementation.

Related Resources & Content

  1. Frontiers in Digital Health, 2026 -- Examining the Effectiveness of Financial versus Social Incentives to Participate in a Smartphone Ecological Momentary Assessment Well-being Study: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial
  2. International Journal of Mental Health Systems, 2025 -- Examining the effects of engagement with an app-based mental health intervention: a secondary analysis of a randomized control trial with treatment non-compliance
  3. BMC Psychiatry, 2026 -- Effectiveness of a Micro-Video Psychological Training Program in Alleviating Depression and Anxiety While Promoting Resilience: A Randomized Controlled Study
  4. npj Digital Medicine, 2026 -- Assessing Youth Mental Health Needs Through an Adaptive Digital Tool: Findings from a Cross-Sectional Analysis
  5. Digital Ecosystems, Children, and Adolescents: Policy Statement | Pediatrics | American Academy of Pediatrics
  6. Frontiers, 2025 -- Effectiveness of mHealth interventions targeting physical activity, sedentary behaviour, sleep or nutrition on emotional, behavioural and eating disorders in adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis
  7. Low-burden preventative digital mental health interventions for first-year college students: A pilot feasibility microrandomized trial - ScienceDirect
  8. Digital Ecosystems, Children, and Adolescents: Policy Statement | Pediatrics | American Academy of Pediatrics
  9. Frontiers | Effectiveness of mHealth interventions targeting physical activity, sedentary behaviour, sleep or nutrition on emotional, behavioural and eating disorders in adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis
  10. Low-burden preventative digital mental health interventions for first-year college students: A pilot feasibility microrandomized trial - ScienceDirect

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Promoting Psychological Resilience and Well-Being in Youth With a Smartphone-Based Ecological Momentary mHealth Intervention: Secondary Analysis of a Microrandomized Trial

  • by Eva Wierzba, Anita Schick, Christian Rauschenberg, Janik Fechtelpeter, Selina Hiller, Christian Götzl, Daniel Durstewitz, Silvia Krumm, Georgia Koppe, Ulrich Reininghaus

  • June 18, 2026

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