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## Objective: This study examined the potential acceptability of wearable devices (e.g., smart headbands, wristbands, and watches) aimed at treating mental health disorders, relative to conventional approaches. ## Methods: A questionnaire assessed perceptions of wearable and nonwearable treatments, along with demographic and psychological information. respondents (n = 427) were adults from a community sample (m = 44.6, sd = 15.3) which included current (30.2%) and former (53.9%) mental health help-seekers. ## Results: Perceived effectiveness of wearables was a strong predictor of interest in using them as adjuncts to talk therapies, or as an alternative to self-help options (e.g., smartphone applications). devices were more appealing to those with negative evaluations of psychological therapy and less experience in help-seeking. ## Conclusions: Interest in using wearable devices was strong, particularly when devices were seen as effective. clients with negative attitudes to conventional therapies may be more responsive to using wearable devices as a less directive treatment approach.

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Author

Hugh Hunkin; Daniel L. King; Ian T. Zajac

Publisher

John Wiley and Sons; Wiley (John Wiley & Sons); John Wiley & Sons Inc.; Wiley (ISSN 0021-9762)

Published

2020

Language

EN

Field

Psychology (Social Sciences)