Accepted for/Published in: Journal of Medical Internet Research
Date Submitted: Jul 20, 2026
Date Accepted: Jul 30, 2026
Social Media versus Customized Mobile Applications for Online Perinatal Mental Health Support: The Potential for a Hybrid Model
ABSTRACT
Lynch et al provide a timely, location-based framework for social media-based prevention of perinatal depression and anxiety in rural, and remote communities. However, digital platform selection should be considered an active component of the intervention, and a hybrid model that utilizes the built-in user base and accessibility of social media alongside the increased privacy and content control afforded by a customized mobile application could maximize the benefits of both platforms while shielding users from the potential hazards of social media use.
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