Accessing Innovative Mental Health Services for Depression in Vietnam

VMood is a digital mental health intervention adapted from an evidence-based in-person intervention. It uses supported self-management approaches, consisting of bibliotherapy (the Antidepressant Skills Workbook) and supportive coaching from a social worker that are provided via the smartphone app. The individual is supported in the use of the skills over the course of three months. The skills in the workbook are grounded in principles of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.

Participants in the control arm will receive enhanced treatment as usual in the form of usual care from primary care centres and a brief introduction to depression video through the VMood app.