Table 1.

Semi-Structured Interview Questions

Smartphones
What has your experience been of using smartphones in the past?
Can you tell me about some of the things that (could) get in the way of you using smartphones?
For what types of things do / would you use a smartphone for?
Is there a particular time of day when you (would) use a smartphone more? Less?
Can you tell me about your charging habits, for example when and where you charge your phone?
Where do you keep your phone when you’re not using it?
If an app could provide you with tips or skills for improving your wellness or mental health, what would you think about that?
Do you think you would use it? Why or why not?
Do you currently use any health or wellness apps or websites?
If there was an app to help you with your sleep, do you think that would be useful to you?
Why or why not?
If you could talk to a licensed therapist to get advice once a week over the phone, would you take advantage of that opportunity?
What are some drawbacks to talking to a therapist over the phone?
What could get in the way of you having these phone-based sessions?
How valuable do you think these discussions would be?
Is there anything in particular you would want to talk to the therapist about?
Anything you would not want to talk about, or not feel comfortable with?
Sleep / Mental Health
In thinking about the last two weeks, how would you say your sleep has been, generally?
What are some of the things that get in the way of you getting a good night of rest?
What do you think is the number one health issue affecting other youth who are homeless right now?
To what extent do you think other youth like yourself would be willing to seek treatment for this if help was available?
To what extent do you think other youth would be willing to seek treatment for this using a Smartphone?
What do you think is the number one emotional issue affecting other youth who are homeless right now?
To what extent do you think other youth like yourself would be willing to seek treatment for this if help was available?
To what extent do you think other youth would be willing to seek treatment for this using a Smartphone?
Attitudes toward the health system
Can you tell me about your experiences with health care systems, if at all, during the time in which you’ve been without a home?
Did the encounter meet your healthcare needs?
Did the encounter meet your emotional needs?
What are some of the things that get in the way of seeking treatment for healthcare needs?
What are some of the things that get in the way of seeking treatment for emotional needs?
What is your level of trust or confidence in the healthcare system?