This Way Up
This Way Up is a web-based program that provides information and skills for overcoming anxiety and depression. This Way Up is based on the principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
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Self-Help for Anxiety Management Review
Credibility
3.33 / 5.00
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Self-Help for Anxiety Management
Overall Score: 10/15
Consumer Ratings: 2/2
Proposed Goal: 2/2
Evidence Based Content: 1/1
Software Updates: 0/2
Clinical Input in Development: 1/1
Research on Development Process: 1/1
Efficacy of Other Products: 0/1
Research Independence and Review: 2/2
Research Base: 1/3
Rating Date: August 2020
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User Experience
4.10 / 5.00
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Engagement: 3.60 Functionality: 4.25 Aesthetics: 4.17 Information: 4.38 Subjective quality score: 2.88 Perceived impact score: 3.00 Rating date: August 2016 Rated by: Queensland University
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Transparency
Questionable
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Overall Score: Questionable
Does the app have a privacy policy?: Yes
Does the policy describe the information storage and sharing procedures related to user entered information 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 that the app/server encrypts the entered data OR state that user information is stored locally?: 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?: No/Can’t Tell
Does the privacy policy state whether or not users can edit entered information OR state that user information is stored locally?: No/Can’t Tell
Reviewed by
Adam C. Powell, Ph.D.
Self-Help for Anxiety Management (SAM) is an app for individuals experiencing symptoms of anxiety. It provides users with a symptom tracker, educational articles and external links, relaxation techniques, and additional coping skills and practice for managing anxiety. SAM also includes a “Social Cloud,” a closed social networking function that allows SAM users to share experiences, suggestions, and support.
Technical Details
Available For: Requires iOS 7.0 or later; Android 4.0.3 and up
Developer: University of the West of England
Type of Treatment: Mindfulness, Symptom Tracking/Self-Monitoring, Psychoeducation & Information
Targeted Conditions: Stress and Anxiety
Target Audience: Adults
Designed to be used in conjunction with a professional? No
Languages Available: English
Cost: Free
Get it on: Google Play, Apple App Store
Research on this App
This study wanted to investigate usage patterns of the app Self-help for Anxiety Management (SAM) and explore user’s behaviors related to this. Data was gathered through data mining techniques from 105,380 users of the app. It was generally found that there was a trend of reduction for self-reported anxiety across users even in those who were minimally-engaged. (Matthews, P., Topham, P., & Caleb-Solly, P. 2018. https://mental.jmir.org/2018/4/e58/)
Additional research was done to help guide the development of SAM: https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/64dc/8f81553b3253f2c2f37cf847234aab9e4e1a.pdf
