Resource-oriented self-help app for people in the catchment area of Psychiatrie Emmental (EmPower)

EmPower is a resource-oriented smartphone app for health promotion based on Positive Psychology. It strengthens resilience through mini-interventions, self-monitoring, and chatbot support.

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EmPower advances a resource-oriented smartphone app for mental health promotion. The app integrates elements of Positive Psychology (PERMA model) with evidence-based coping strategies, self-monitoring, and interactive chatbot support. A feasibility study with Psychiatrie Emmental evaluates feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness as a low-threshold self-help solution.