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MoodTools Review

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Credibility

Credibility

2.67 / 5.00

Overall Score: 8/15

Consumer Ratings: 2/2
Proposed Goal: 2/2
Evidence Based Content: 1/1
Software Updates: 2/2
Clinical Input in Development: 1/1
Research on Development Process: 0/1
Efficacy of Other Products: 0/1
Research Independence and Review: 0/2
Research Base: 0/3

Rating Date: August 2020

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User Experince

User Experience

3.46 / 5.00

Engagement: 3.60 Functionality: 4.31 Aesthetics: 2.08 Information: 3.83 Subjective quality score: 2.63 Perceived impact score: 3.58 Rating date: November 2020 Rated by: Queensland University

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Transparency

Transparency

Unacceptable

Overall Score: Unacceptable

Does the app have a privacy policy?: Yes

Does the privacy policy describe the information storage and sharing procedures related to user entered information OR state that user information is stored locally?: Yes

Does the privacy policy state that the app/server encrypts OR de-identifies the entered data OR state that user information is stored locally?: Yes

Does the app provide the option of a pin entry or log-in process to view and enter user data?: No/Can’t Tell

Does the privacy policy state whether or not users can delete entered information OR state that user information is stored locally?: Yes

Does the privacy policy state whether or not users can edit entered information OR state that user information is stored locally?: Yes

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Professional Reviews

Professional Review

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MoodTools aims help users manage symptoms of depression through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) activities. The app contains a Thought Diary, to help users reframe negative thinking. The app provides educational information about depression, self-help guidelines, and links additional resources. Users can take the PHQ-9 depression questionnaire and track symptoms over time. MoodTools will also suggest a range of activities to the user, for example practicing gratitude, exercising, and mood can be tracked before and after completing the activity. Users can also create a safety plan to keep safe and access emergency resources during a suicidal crisis.

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Technical Details

Available for: Requires iOS 8.0 or later. Android 4.1 and up. Web
Developer: Eddie Liu
Type of Treatment: Cognitive Behavioral Principles, Psychoeducation, Symptom Tracking/Self-Monitoring
Targeted Conditions: Mood Disorders, Stress and Anxiety, PTSD, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Schizophrenia
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

Research on this App

There is no direct scientific research on the effectiveness of MoodTools

Click the links below to learn more about the treatment types used in this app.
How Cognitive Behavioral Principles Work

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