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Elevate is an app that aims to improve mental wellness and motivation. By clicking on the magnifying glass button at the bottom of the screen, users are presented with a number of instructional videos under categories like “Personal Growth”, “Anxiety and Stress”, and “Emotional Wellness”. For example, the “Emotional Wellness” category includes a 1-minute video of a person giving tips on how to have better work-life balance, while the “Anxiety and Stress” category has a 7-minute guided meditation that combines breath awareness, body scan, and mindfulness. The app also offers a community feature that allows users to engage with others in discussion threads about various topics, such as relationship advice, reducing stress, and social support. This interactive feature allows users to create their own posts or “like” and respond to others’ posts. Other app features include an inspirational quote (“Elevate of the day”), self-improvement challenges, and progress trackers. The app is free to try with a subscription fee of $3.99 per month or $19.99 for the year.
Available for: iPhone Requires iOS 9.0 or later; Android 4.1 and up
Developer: ElevateApp, LLC.
Type of Treatment: Connect to a Peer, Mindfulness, Psychoeducation & Information
Targeted Conditions: Stress and Anxiety
Target Audience: Adults, Adolescents, BIPOC
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 Elevate
Click the links below to learn more about the treatment types used in this app.
How Mindfulness Works
How Psychoeducation Works
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