The Role of Digital Mental Health Apps in Enhancing Self-Esteem Among Teens
By: Becka Ross, VP of Clinical Services, BeMe Health
In today’s digital era, teens endure relentless pressures from various life domains — academics, social spheres, and personal goals — jeopardizing their mental health.
At BeMe Health, we’ve discovered that 60% of teens and young adults report feeling bad about themselves, perceiving themselves as failures, or feeling like they’ve disappointed themselves or their families nearly daily, highlighting the urgent need for effective interventions to support their mental health and boost their self-esteem.
How Behavioral Health Tech Can Help Adolescents
Digital mental health apps have revolutionized the way we address mental health concerns in teens by offering accessible, engaging tools, discreetly accessible from anywhere. Unlike traditional therapy, they avoid stigma and accessibility barriers.
These apps provide a convenient way for teens to seek support and cultivate coping skills through interactive exercises, mood tracking, and engaging activities, with progress tracking for motivation.
At BeMe Health, we’ve found that 60% of teens and young adults report feeling bad about themselves, perceiving themselves as failures, or feeling like they’ve disappointed themselves or their families nearly daily.
Digital mental health apps empower teens by providing self-guided resources for stress management, resilience-building, and self-improvement.
These apps offer personalized modules that allow users to explore techniques at their own pace, fostering a sense of autonomy and ownership over their well-being. Additionally, they offer 24/7 support through chat and exercises, cost-effectively complementing traditional therapy.
The prevalence of negative self-perceptions and feelings of failure among teenagers and young adults underscores the urgent need for effective mental health interventions. Digital mental health apps emerge as a promising solution, offering engaging, accessible, and self-guided resources to empower teens toward improved self-esteem and mental well-being.
By harnessing the power of technology, we can equip the next generation with the tools and skills they need to navigate life’s challenges with confidence and resilience.
About BeMe Health
BeMe is a mobile mental health platform — made for and With Teens In Mind™ — to improve teen well-being by bringing together the best aspects of digital media, live support, and clinical care.
The BeMe app is available for download on Google Play and the App Store.
