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MIGHTY BA
Digital ComBAT Behavioural Activation, University of York
BACKGROUND
In 2025, the project team was awarded funding to further develop a digital tool supporting young people aged 12-18 with low mood or depression. The primary aim was to develop a blueprint which could be used to transform a prototype web-based tool into a more accessible and engaging app which would be used in and outside therapy sessions and thereafter to help prevent depression relapse.
WHAT WE DID
We co-designed with the project team, clinicians and young people to support the collection of data. We provided technical guidance as a specialist consultant, including:
Leading a process of iterative ideation with young people to understand their needs and preferences
Translated usability study feedback into concrete plans for new functionality and design features
Tailored style and content presentation to different user groups in the health space
Applied comprehensive knowledge of NHS Tech Guidance and NICE Digital & Mobile Interventions Guidance throughout
Delivered a blueprint that supported both the digital app's development and a further funding application
TESTIMONIAL
“We partnered with Cristobal owing to his specialist knowledge in developing and gamifying digital apps for mental health. He seamlessly translated our stakeholder input into an accessible design blueprint we're incredibly proud of. We highly recommend Cris as a digital health consultant”
Philip, Programme Lead
TESTIMONIAL
“Cristobal has excellent knowledge of mental health, is alert to the latest trends in digital health and design and is a skilled communicator. He has consistently delivered to time and target and has frequently gone the extra mile to ensure that what he produces is of the very best quality”
Lucy, Academic Lead
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