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UP! is an app intended to help users living with mood disorders. Users can track items such as sleep, work, physical activity and smartphone use. UP! allows for automatic tracking which enables users to input their favorite places like work, gym and home so UP! can record time spent in these locations automatically. Bi-weekly and monthly health reports of moods and automatic logs can be downloaded as PDFs. Users can also rate suggested warning signs or create their own and UP! will create an alert when these warning signs are logged. The app also has options to connect the user’s profile with health professionals and/or friends for communication.
Available For: Requires Android 5.0 and up
Developer: meemo-tec OG
Type of Treatment: Cognitive Behavioral Principles, Symptom Tracking/Self-Monitoring
Targeted Conditions: Mood Disorders, Stress & Anxiety, PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder
Target Audience: Adults
Designed to be used in conjunction with a professional? Recommended
Languages Available: English
Cost: Free with in-app purchases
Get it On: Google Play
There is no direct scientific research on the effectiveness of UP! – Depression, Bipolar & Borderline Management
Click the links below to learn more about the treatment types used in this app.
How Symptom Trackers Work
How Cognitive Behavioral Principles Work
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