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Mobile Health for Veterans

The objective of this study is to evaluate FOCUS, a mobile health (mHealth) application (Learn More) among Veterans with serious mental illness (SMI). FOCUS provides automated real-time illness management support to individuals with SMI in the areas of mood regulation, medication use, social functioning and strategies to improve sleep. 

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The specific aims of the study are to:

 

1) Collect user data on acceptability and usability of FOCUS to identify problem areas for enhanced tailoring for Veteran populations. 

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2) Analyze the effectiveness of FOCUS in reducing mental health symptoms. 

 

 

Funded by: VA Puget Sound Health Care System

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