Mental Hub: Incrementing Patient's Adherance to Therapy for Maladaptive Eating Behavior Using Gamified Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

This study presents “Mental Hub” a gamified eHealth application designed to enhance therapy adherence among individuals with maladaptive eating behaviors. The application integrates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques into serious video games to engage users in a therapeutic experience. The study's objective is to make CBT activities engaging and non-destructive in the form of mobile application. The study's respondents were adolescents aged 18 to 19 years old who came from the National Center for Mental Health (NCMH). Findings from user experience surveys indicate positive perceptions of the application's usability, engagement, and impact on adherence to CBT activities, which makes Mental Hub a safe and engaging app. Users reported increased compliance with therapy and reduced focus on maladaptive eating patterns. The application shows the use of gamified CBT to enhance mental health outcomes while providing valuable insights for future research and development.