Smartphone Application to Support Mothers at Risk of Postpartum Depression

"The Intervention: Serene Motherhood Application The Serene Motherhood application was a newly developed Android-based application created specifically for this study by the research team in collaboration with professional software developers. The content was adapted from authoritative guidelines provided by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), the World Health Organization, and the American Psychological Association (APA, 2023; Mota \& Bø, 2021; NICE, 2016; WHO, 2022). The application was developed using the research project budget and was provided free of charge to all participants.~The app aimed to integrate emotional and behavioral strategies, social support, and education for women with symptoms of PPD. The application combines evidence-based therapeutic techniques with user-friendly features supporting daily engagement with the app and self-management. Content and activities were grounded"