Apps de salud mental (mindfulness/TCC digital)
LowConditionala favor (como escalón de acceso)Recommendation: Se sugieren las apps de salud mental como escalón de acceso a la atención.
Rationale
Mental-health apps, as a low-intensity entry point to care, can reduce the symptoms of depression and anxiety, with better results when they incorporate a cognitive-behavioral therapy component and human support. The certainty of the evidence in the critical outcomes is low. That is why the recommendation is conditional in favor, because the balance between benefits and risks is favorable, although with less certainty. They do not replace formal therapy.
Cautions and contraindications
Before intervening on mental health, assess the patient's emotional state, context, and treatments, and individualize the approach without replacing the treatment indicated by their health team. Carry out a screening of suicide risk and crisis situations. Advise seeking mental-health care on a priority basis in the face of warning signs such as thoughts of self-harm, marked functional decline, and worsening symptoms, and refer to specialized care when appropriate. Reassess the progression periodically.
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