What is Depressed Mood?
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Mood D – Your Emotional Diary is an app that is intended for users that would like to record and track their mood. The app offers six different moods to choose from which range from Awesome to Angry. Upon selecting their current mood, users are given the option to complete suggested activities based on their mood. Some examples of activities include: squeeze a stress ball, read a book, and spend time with family. In addition, the app also allows users to write a note or thought to go along with their recorded mood. Mood D will compile the users mood entries and put them into a visual graph.
Developer: Khuyen Vo
Type of Treatment: Symptom Tracking/Self-Monitoring
Targeted Conditions: Mood Disorders, Stress and Anxiety
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
There is no direct scientific research on the effectiveness of Mood D
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