Table 1.

Characteristics of the participants at baseline (stage 1) of this uncontrolled pre– and post–follow-up study to evaluate the Clear Fear app’s usability, acceptability, safety, and effectiveness in helping young people manage symptoms of anxiety using the principles of cognitive behavioral therapy over a 9-week period (N=48).

Characteristics			Values
Age (y), mean (SD; range)			20.1 (2.1; 17-24)
	16-17, n (%)	18 (38)
	18-25, n (%)	30 (62)
Sex, n (%)
	Female	37 (77)
	Male	11 (23)
Marital status, n (%)
	Single	41 (85)
	Married or cohabiting	4 (8)
	Other long-term relationship	3 (6)
Ethnicity, n (%)
	Asian or Asian British	2 (4)
	Black British	5 (10)
	Mixed heritage	3 (6)
	White British	32 (67)
	White other	3 (6)
	Other	3 (6)
Student status, n (%)
	Attending secondary school	16 (33)
	Attending university	14 (29)
	Attending sixth form or college	10 (21)
	Not currently a student	8 (17)
Employment status, n (%)
	Student	33 (69)
	Employed part time	6 (12)
	Employed full time	5 (10)
	Unemployed	2 (4)
	Other	2 (4)