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Feeling Good is an app that aims to reduce stress and anxiety, improve sleep, and relieve symptoms of depression. Feeling Good uses the principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in its audio tracks. The app offers the Feeling Good for Life program which is a 12 audio track, Positive Mental Health program. Examples of the 12 audio tracks are, Guided Body Relaxation, Your Inner Safe Place, and Self-Confidence. Each track has a length of fifteen to twenty minutes. Other audio tracks outside the 12 track program include Sleep Better, Stop Smoking, Healthy Body Weight, Help for Long Covid, and Short audio tracks. Users can access some content for free but in order to gain full access will need to make a one time purchase of $16.99.
Available for: iPhone Requires iOS 12.0 or later. Android 5.0 and up
Developer: Positive Rewards LTD
Type of Treatment: Cognitive Behavioral Principles, Mindfulness, 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, Polish
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 Feeling Good
Click the links below to learn more about the treatment types used in this app.
How Symptom Trackers Work
How Mindfulness Works
How Cognitive Behavioral Principles Work
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