A qualitative exploration of perceived needs and barriers of individuals with schizophrenia, caregivers and clinicians in using mental health applications in Madhya Pradesh, India

• Main Authors: Ameya P. Bondre (Author), Ritu Shrivastava (Author), Harikeerthan Raghuram (Author), Deepak Tugnawat (Author), Azaz Khan (Author), Snehil Gupta (Author), Mohit Kumar (Author), Urvakhsh Meherwan Mehta (Author), Matcheri Keshavan (Author), Tanvi Lakhtakia (Author), Prabhat Kumar Chand (Author), Jagadisha Thirthalli (Author), Vikram Patel (Author), John Torous (Author), Abhijit R. Rozatkar (Author), John A. Naslund (Author), Anant Bhan (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2022-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Introduction: About 3.5 million people are living with schizophrenia in India, with most failing to receive minimally adequate care. Digital mental health applications could potentially decrease this treatment gap; however, these applications should be tailored to meet the needs and overcoming barri...