{
  "abstract": "Background Digital peer support apps can assist with mental ill health. We present an early economic evaluation of Tellmi, a related and novel app for children and young people (CYP).Methods Tellmi users were surveyed; healthcare resource use over 3 months was captured. Data informed the development of an early cost-comparison model, capturing cost and resource use differences (CYP using Tellmi vs standard care). A 1-year time horizon was used, and the model was built from a National Health Service (NHS) perspective. Deterministic sensitivity analysis highlighted key driving parameters.Results There were 283 responses. Tellmi use for more than 1 month resulted in significantly fewer accident and emergency, general practitioner and school nurses/counsellor visits (vs standard care). An early cost calculator model estimated that Tellmi use led to an NHS cost saving of £214 per person (excluding service cost).Conclusions Tellmi has the potential to be cost saving to the NHS. Further evidence is needed.",
  "authors": [
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Edge Hill University, Ormskirk, UK",
        "Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, Ormskirk, UK"
      ],
      "name": "Sze May Ng"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "University of York, York, UK"
      ],
      "name": "Laura Kelly"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "University of York, York, UK"
      ],
      "name": "Hayden Holmes"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "University of York, York, UK"
      ],
      "name": "Charlotte Graham"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "University of the Sunshine Coast, Petrie, Queensland, Australia",
        "University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia"
      ],
      "name": "Steven James"
    }
  ],
  "title": "Exploring the economic potential of Tellmi: a novel digital mental health support app for children and young adults",
  "uid": "e840ea95-a289-5371-8c99-fb4a938d4434"
}