Use of short messaging services to assess depressive symptoms among refugees in South Africa

An article from the Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare

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From the article abstract: "Few studies in developing nations have assessed the use of short messaging services (SMS) to identify psychological challenges in refugee populations. This study aimed to assess the feasibility of SMS-based methods to screen for depression risk among refugees in South Africa attending mental health services, and to compare its reliability and acceptability with face-to-face consultation."

mFHAST Implications: Opportunity for use of SMS to investigate depression with refugee populations

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