Smartphone Apps and Digital Tools for Managing Schizophrenia and Psychotic Disorders: A Clinical Review.

There is increasing interest in smartphone digital mental health interventions (DMHIs) for managing schizophrenia. Currently, numerous applications (or, apps) that target different specific domains (e.g., medication adherence, social functioning, relapse prediction, and general mental well-being) have been developed and evaluated in research studies; however, few are commercially available to patients. The emergence of DMHIs has also highlighted the critical role of app engagement and the therapeutic alliance in effective treatments. This has driven the adoption of hybrid care models that integrate traditional psychotherapy with smartphone-based tools for symptom monitoring and intervention delivery, such as psychoeducation, cognitive-behavioral therapy for psychosis modules, and other targeted supports. This clinical review examines the current landscape of DMHIs for managing schizophrenia, including research evaluating outcomes related to effectiveness and implementation.