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What’s Up Review

Mood Disorders
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Credibility

Credibility

1.33 / 5.00

Overall Score: 4/15

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

Rating Date: April 2023

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User Experince

User Experience

2.93 / 5.00

Engagement: 2.50 Functionality: 3.31 Aesthetics: 2.67 Information: 3.25 Subjective quality score: 1.69 Perceived impact score: 3.13 Rating date: November 2020 Rated by: UQueensland

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Transparency

Transparency

Unacceptable

Overall Score: Unacceptable


Does the app have a privacy policy?: No/Can’t Tell


Does the policy describe the information storage and sharing procedures related to user entered information OR state that user information is stored locally?: No/Can’t Tell


Does the app provide the option of a pin entry or log-in process to view and enter user data?: Yes


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

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Professional Reviews

Professional Review

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What’s Up is an app designed to provide helpful tools for managing depression. The app is based on principles of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and includes multiple features: education about common thinking errors and various healthier alternatives; breathing techniques for relaxation; a guided grounding exercise; a log for tracking “good” and “bad” habits; a personal diary for recording thoughts and rating feelings; a “Catastrophe Scale” for gaining perspective on problems; open forums for discussion with other users; and a selection of positive quotes and other motivational material. Users can also protect their data with a pass-code. What’s Up does not have options for sharing data or otherwise including mental health providers in the app, but it may be a useful aid for individuals with mild-moderate depression who do not have access to traditional treatments.

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Technical Details

Available for: Requires iOS 6.1 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. Android 4.0.3 and up.
Developer: Jackson Tempra
Type of Treatment: Cognitive Behavioral Principles, Mindfulness, Symptom Tracking/Self-Monitoring, Psychoeducation & Information, (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)), Connect to a peer
Targeted Conditions: Mood Disorders, Stress and Anxiety
Target Audience: Everyone
Designed to be used in conjunction with a professional? Recommended
Languages Available: English
Cost: Free with in-app purchases
Get it on: Apple App Store, Google Play

Research on this App

There is no direct scientific research on the effectiveness of What’s Up

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

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