Digital Mental Health Platform for People of Color and White Adults
Author Information
Author(s): Sara J. Sagui Henson, Camille E. Welcome Chamberlain, Brooke J. Smith, Jessica L. Jackson, Sharon L. Adusei, Cynthia M. Castro Sweet
Primary Institution: Modern Health, San Francisco, CA, USA
Hypothesis
How do People of Color and White adults use and benefit from an employer-sponsored digital mental health platform?
Conclusion
Utilization, satisfaction, and clinical effectiveness were similar between People of Color and White adults using the digital mental health platform.
Supporting Evidence
- At baseline, there were no significant differences in preferred topics of focus or rates of depression, anxiety, or loneliness.
- POC adults preferred one-on-one care more than White adults.
- After 3 months, there were no differences in therapeutic alliance or likelihood of improving clinical symptoms.
Takeaway
This study looked at how different races use a mental health app provided by their jobs, finding that both groups had similar experiences and benefits.
Methodology
An observational study with surveys completed by 947 adults (42% POC) at baseline and three-month follow-up.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to voluntary participation and the socioeconomic range being constricted.
Limitations
The study was limited to adults who could access mental healthcare through their employer-sponsored benefits, which may affect generalizability.
Participant Demographics
42% identified as People of Color, with a diverse representation across various racial and ethnic identities.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p = 0.02 for preference of one-on-one care
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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