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Kalmer, a specific based-App intervention for the treatment of Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI): a technical and usability study in a non-clinical population

  • By

  • Mónica Conesa Giménez

  • Irene Jaén

  • Daniel Vega

  • Anna Julià

  • Marina López-Solà

  • Jordi Solé-Casals

  • Ignacio Miralles

  • Azucena Garcia-Palacios

  • June 3, 2026

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    Kalmer is a mobile app designed to assist young individuals aged 14–25 in managing non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) using CBT and DBT strategies.

  • 2

    The usability study with 26 participants showed high usability scores (SUS mean: 81) and positive perceptions of the app's quality and usefulness.

  • 3

    Users rated the objective quality of Kalmer as good (mean = 3.88/5) but indicated that subjective quality could be improved (mean = 2.99/5).

  • 4

    Kalmer has the potential to enhance self-awareness, knowledge, and help-seeking attitudes among users dealing with NSSI.

  • 5

    The study supports Kalmer's feasibility as a complementary tool for NSSI treatment and suggests areas for improvement in personalization and engagement.

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Kalmer, a specific based-App intervention for the treatment of Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI): a technical and usability study in a non-clinical population

  • by Mónica Conesa Giménez, Irene Jaén, Daniel Vega, Anna Julià, Marina López-Solà, Jordi Solé-Casals, Ignacio Miralles, Azucena Garcia-Palacios

  • June 3, 2026

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