Improving Mental Health in Youth and Lowering Risk for Obesity Through a Digital Preventative Product

The goal of this study is to test the feasibility and utilization of a redesigned mobile app and health coaching platform (Vira) in youth (aged 18-25 years) with elevated depressive symptoms who are overweight/obese and/or self-report parental history of overweight/obesity.Eligible participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: one group will use the Vira mobile app intervention with support from a health coach, and the other group will use the Vira mobile app intervention without coaching. Both groups will use the app for 12 weeks.

Inclusion Criteria:Age 18-25Live in the United StatesEnglish fluency and literacyHave access to an Android or iOS deviceElevated depressive symptoms (PHQ-8 score of 10 or above)Overweight (BMI of 25 or above) OR reporting a parental history of overweight or obesityExclusion Criteria:Previous participation in this studyMajor mental or physical illness that will interfere with completing intervention and/or assessment activities.