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Rootd aims to provide relief for people experiencing anxiety and panic attacks, with tools based on cognitive behavior therapy. The app has six main features including: “Rootr”, a button users can press for immediate support during panic attacks through prompts; “Breathr”, a section that contains breathing exercises; “Visualizr”, a section that contains active meditations and nature sounds; “Lessons”; a section that is aimed at providing users with psychoeducation about anxiety; “Stats”, a record of how users are progressing; and “Journal” a section that lets users note how they feel for purposes of pattern recognition and building gratitude. The free version of this app features everything mentioned above but to a more limited degree. To gain access to all the features users can pay $6.99/month, $59.99/year, or $139.99/lifetime.
Available for: “Requires iOS 10.0 and watchOS 6.2 or later. Android 4.1 and up
Developer: Simply Rooted Media, Inc.
Type of Treatment: Cognitive Behavioral Principles, Gratitude, Mindfulness, Psychoeducation & Information, Symptom Tracking/Self-Monitoring
Targeted Conditions: 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, Google Play, Web
There is no direct scientific research on the effectiveness of Rootd – Panic & Anxiety Relief
Click the links below to learn more about the treatment types used in this app.
How Symptom Trackers Work
How Mindfulness Works
How Psychoeducation Works
How Cognitive Behavioral Principles Work
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