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Bearable is a tracking app that allows consumers to track a wide range of variables which include “mood”, “symptoms”, “sleep”, “energy levels”, and “gratitude”. The app allows consumers to fully customize which of their daily activities and health factors might impact their mood or symptoms. The “insights” tab shows consolidated user data from mood, symptom, and sleep entries into graphs and charts. Consumers can select if they want to see overall insights within the last 30 days, last year, calendar month, or calendar year. Additional features include the ability to note significant events that may have impacted the user, connecting the app to Apple Health data, or setting daily reminders.
Available for iPhone Requires iOS 11.0 or later. Android 5.0 and up.
Developer: Bearable Ltd
Type of Treatment: Cognitive Behavioral Principles, Symptom Tracking/Self-Monitoring
Targeted Conditions: Mood Disorders, Stress and Anxiety, Eating Disorders, Sleep
Target Audience: Not Specified
Designed to be used in conjunction with a professional? No
Languages Available: English
Cost: Free with in-app purchases
Get it on: Apple App Store, Google Play, Web
There is no direct scientific research on the effectiveness of Bearable
Click the links below to learn more about the treatment types used in this app.
How Symptom Trackers Work
How Cognitive Behavioral Principles Work
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