Personalized Mobile Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Application

This study aims to compare the effectiveness of a standard mobile cognitive behavioral therapy program to a personalized mobile cognitive behavioral therapy program that introduces new skills over a shorter period of time. Participants will use the Maya app for two days per week, at least 20 minutes per day, for six weeks. Assessments will include a weekly check in with a member of the research team, questionnaires, and optional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and electroencephalographic (EEG) recordings at the beginning and end of the 6-week intervention. The investigators think that that the less burdensome personalized program will be just as effective at improving symptoms of anxiety and depression as the general program.

Inclusion Criteria:Age between 18 and 25 years.Primary diagnosis of an anxiety, depressive, or bipolar disorder as determined by a score of 4 or greater on the Clinical Severity Rating of the Anxiety Disorders Interview Schedule (ADIS).Individuals diagnosed with bipolar disorder must be currently experiencing a depressive episode.Exclusion Criteria:Lifetime diagnosis of a psychotic disorder.Current hypomanic or manic episode.Currently in cognitive behavior therapy.Change in dose of a psychiatric medication in the past 12 weeks.Initiation of psychotherapy in the past 12 weeks.Intent or plan to attempt suicide.