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Flowy is based on video games that aim to teach and promote breathing exercises for immediate relaxation. The game follows the main character, Aegir, steer his boat through the sea in timed intervals that coincide with modeled breathing exercises. Flowy allows for anxiety symptom tracking based on a brief questionnaire (7 items) using the “Calm School,” and can be tailored to align with individual breathing speeds.
Available For: Android 2.3 and up
Developer: Playlab London
Type of Treatment: Mindfulness, Symptom Tracking/Self-Monitoring
Targeted Conditions: Stress & Anxiety
Target Audience: Adults, Adolescents, Children
Designed to be used in conjunction with a healthcare professional: No
Languages Available: English
Cost: Free
Get it on: Google Play
On study has explored the feasibility and efficacy of FIowy as an anxiety management strategy. In the intervention condition (n = 31), participants received free access to “Flowy” for 4 weeks. In the control condition (n = 32), participants were placed on a waitlist for 4 weeks before being offered free access to “Flowy.” Online measurements using psychological self-report questionnaires were made at 2 and 4 weeks post-baseline. All participants showed reduction in anxiety, panic, and self-report hyperventilation scores in both trial arms, with the intervention arm experiencing greater quality of life.
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