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Mindspa aims to help its users to cope with their emotions through psychoeducation and tracking mood. Mindspa features a diary where users can rate their mood, quality of self-care, and feelings of self-harm. Users also have the option to add notes to each entry. Users are shown a breakdown of their entries over time. Other tools include exercises to help users manage their mood, articles for psychoeducation, and an emergency chatbot to help users manage overwhelming emotions. While the main app is free, additional content offered stem from 14 days for $49 USD to 28 days at $99 USD.
Available for Requires iOS 10.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. Android 5.0 and up. Web
Developer: MIND SOLUTIONS EOOD
Type of Treatment: Cognitive Behavioral Principles, Symptom Tracking/Self-Monitoring, Assessment/Screening, Psychoeducation & Information
Targeted Conditions: Mood Disorders, Stress & Anxiety
Target Audience: Adults
Designed to be used in conjunction with a professional? No
Languages Available: English
Cost: Free
Get it on: Apple App Store, Google Play, Web
There is no direct scientific research on the effectiveness of Mindspa
Click the links below to learn more about the treatment types used in this app.
How Symptom Trackers Work
How Psychoeducation Works
How Cognitive Behavioral Principles Work
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