Young adults' adoption and use of mental health apps: efficient, effective, but no replacement for in-person care.

: Millions of people use mobile phone or computer-based applications-apps-to maintain their mental health and connect with treatment providers through text- and video-based chat functions. The present study sought to understand young adults' motivations for adopting this technology using the (UTAUT), how they use mental health apps, and the gratifications they receive from using mental health apps. : One hundred-eighteen mental health app users responded to an online survey.