Today we present the application to control depression that will help users who experience symptoms such as apathy, sadness and anxiety to experience significant improvement.
Using the MoodTools application, the user's mood will greatly improve, as well as help to recover from depression.
MoodTools Features
Through the MoodTools application, the user will find the resources mentioned below:
- Thought diary: which helps the user to have a great improvement in their mood, being able to discover their thought patterns, adopting the principles of Cognitive Therapy as a basis;
- Activities: the user will be able to recover their energy through activities in the app, and can also monitor their mood and compare the best with the application of Behavioral Activation Therapy;
- Safety plan: the app offers this feature to ensure greater safety and help for users who are experiencing crises and having intrusive thoughts;
- Information: presents various self-help information, in addition to collecting other information on this subject on the internet;
- Test: using the PHQ-9 depression questionnaire, the user will be able to monitor the severity of symptoms and their improvement according to treatment;
- Video: provides recommendations for YouTube videos, with guided meditations and lectures, helping the user improve their mood and behavior.
App information
This application was developed in collaboration with several professionals in the mental health field.
But it is important to say that MoodTools is not a replacement for medical monitoring.
Having therapy sessions, medical monitoring and, if necessary and under medical prescription, taking medication, are essential actions for the treatment of depression.
In this way, the MoodTools app works as an aid to this treatment.
The app, despite being very effective in helping people with depression, is also recommended for people who do not have this condition.
MoodTools can also be useful for monitoring and treating other conditions, such as:
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD);
- Panic disorder;
- Dysthymia;
- Seasonal affective disorder;
- Bipolar disorder;
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD);
- Schizophrenia;
- Generalized anxiety disorder.
Pro Mode Information
You can access the main features of MoodTools for free. The app also has a paid version, which is optional, Pro Mode, which adds some features, such as?
- Cloud synchronization;
- Password protection;
- Export resources.
The Pro Mode paid plan can be purchased from two price options: US$ 4.99 per month or US$ 29.99 per year.
These values may vary depending on the country where the user is located, and the charge is always carried out by iTunes, using the linked credit card.
In the 24-hour period before the current plan ends, the app renews Pro Mode automatically, but this does not occur if the user cancels this plan before the renewal period.
The user, if desired, can access the account settings and disable automatic renewal.
For users who wish to make comments or have questions about something in the app, they can send an email to the address: moodtools@moodtools.org.
The MoodTools application is available on systems android It is iOS.