The Impact of Mechanisms of Action in Unguided Digital Mental Health Interventions

"This intervention includes all the ingredients of DPT-STD, but with additional features that correspond to the conceptual model of therapeutic persuasiveness. Each theme in the program comprises a learning phase followed by a 1-2 week focusing phase.~Accordingly, the program utilizes the following features:~1. Call to action: Parents receive timely triggers via text messages that are related to the specific goals and therapeutic activities of the modules they have completed.~2. Monitoring and ongoing feedback of user state: Specific practices currently taught are documented within the system through a brief daily report, on which parents receive feedback.~3. Adaptation to user state: Parents' reports on their activities are used to acknowledge their success and to suggest additional actions based on the specific goals reported by parents. Effort related to desired therapeutic activities is adapted based on graded tasks."

"This intervention is similar in its features to other programs that deliver DPT, and is suitable for use on computers or on mobile devices. An icon is positioned on the mobile device home screen in order to enable quick access to the program. The DPT-STD comprises seven 10- to 25-minute modules, each corresponding to one of the themes mentioned above. Each module's content includes videos and texts guiding the parent through the training process, and interactive features, such as multiple-choice questions with direct feedback. Additional features embedded within the platform include downloadable materials and a questions and answers section that contains frequently asked questions."