Table 5. Free text responses categorized by the most popular themes.
| Variable and response theme | Count (%) |
|---|---|
| Why would you use a mental health app? | |
| To track mood/anxiety | 41 (10.3) |
| Accessibility | 39 (9.8) |
| Privacy/confidentiality | 23 (5.8) |
| Immediate availability | 19 (4.8) |
| For mental health information | 17 (4.3) |
| Total | 400 (100.0) |
| Why would you not use a mental health app? | |
| No current mental health needs | 46 (36.5) |
| Too impersonal | 15 (11.9) |
| Too inundated with technology already | 15 (11.9) |
| Unsure of efficacy | 10 (7.9) |
| Fear of privacy breach | 8 (6.3) |
| Total | 126 (100.0) |
| Explain why you would prefer to use a mental health app to seeing a mental health professional. | |
| Convenience | 79 (40.7) |
| Anonymity/reduced stigma | 41 (21.1) |
| Immediate availability | 16 (8.2) |
| To deal with milder mental health issues | 8 (4.1) |
| Cost savings | 7 (3.6) |
| Total | 194 (100.0) |
These only include students eligible to fill out the Mental Health Apps module (responding “Yes” to having a smartphone). Percentages for each question do not add up to 100% because these answers reflect the most popular themes. Not all of the answers are listed.