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Sowlmate is a self-care app geared towards LGBTQ+ adolescents and adults seeking anxiety relief. The app aims to help users reduce stress and manage anxiety. The Sowlmate app includes a mood tracker, diary, self-care exercises, and guided meditations ranging from 5 to 20+ minutes in length. The app also offers specialized LGBTQ+ programs with course topics such as “The Myth of Masculinity” and “Embracing Your Authentic Self.” Each of these programs is comprised of 4 to 10 audio courses that are between 3-20 minutes long. The free version includes the mood tracker and select meditations and courses. To gain access to the full collection of meditations, LGBTQ+ courses, and other features, users can pay $14.40/month, $57.99/year, or $299.99/lifetime.
Available for: iPhone (Requires iOS 13.4 or later); Android 5.0 and up
Developer: Dementev Evgeni Viktorovich
Type of Treatment: Mindfulness, Psychoeducation & Information, Symptom Tracking/Self-Monitoring
Targeted Conditions: Stress and Anxiety
Target Audience: Adults, Adolescents, LGBTQ+
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 Sowlmate
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
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