Upcoming Mood Apps

Look out for these upcoming apps

 

1. Take10
This Big Idea, designed by Kathy Molla-Abassi, is for when you feel those emotions. In times of extreme anger, we’re often told to count to 10. “Take10″ is a visual manifestation of this mantra that can be applied across a range of situations. 


Users create albums – or “decas” – of 10 photos with some emotional significance. The deca will then play as a 10 second slideshow (i.e. one picture per second) as needed when the mood calls for it.
 

 

How does it work? Imagine you’re planning a trip to Europe after your exams. You can create a deca with 10 pictures of European landmarks and call it “Stop procrastinating!”. A few days later, during a particularly hopeless study session, you bring up the deca, remember that Europe follows exams. Then you can regroup and recollect.
 
Users can also share their decas with friends to motivate and cheer them up (so yes, it’s entirely possible to make a deca exclusively of cats in tuxedos to cheer up your friend).
 
2. Code Blue - http://codeblue.io/
A free mobile app to help young people experiencing depression or bullying, get immediate support. Just one tap sends an alert to the pre-selected support crew.
 
By calling, texting or showing up in person, they can provide immediate support to the person.
 
You can sign up to an email alert to find out their launch date. Produced my mental health professionals and Melon Health, http://www.melonhealth.com/
Possibly only for iphone.

3. Spark is a positive psychology mobile phone application which identifies people’s values, describes them, and then provides steps to improve one’s life to be consistent with those values. 

It will provide easy access to evidence-based techniques and peer encouragement for people experiencing physical and/or psychological symptoms, which lead to psychological distress, social isolation and depression. 

The tool will help them build their resilience, increase wellbeing, deepen social connections (through social media and SMS) and ultimately inspire and transform their lives. 

Following a period of evaluation, SPARK will be made available to targeted audiences who have high stress and/or anxiety.
In Development; For Android or iphone.

http://digitaldog.org.au/programs/spark-digital-dog/

4. Blue Watch, http://www.bluewatchapp.com/
A free, app-based program to treat depressive symptoms. Funded by Rotary Health, BlueWatch is a 12 week program comprising short audio activities, journaling and self-check exercises. 

Undertake the activities at your own pace, wherever and whenever you like. Track your progress using the self monitoring functionality.
 
They are currently testing the app for iOS ahead of a public launch in 2017. If you would like to register for early access, click on the link to assess your eligibility to take part in the trial study:
 
https://deakinpsychology.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eQAL2aNKYTl4XOt

 

The best free Mood Apps

1. Mood Log by AR Productions 

Fast, simple and straightforward way to log and track and your mood. Android
 
2. MoodSpace by Boundless 

Creates a self-help space to experiment with different treatment methods such as interactive mood workouts. Android

3. CBT Thought Record Diary by MoodTools

Thought Diary is a free Android app that will help you evaluate, understand, and change your thoughts and feelings. Android

4. ReachOut WorryTime

WorryTime is a free app for Android and Apple devices that interrupts this repetitive thinking by setting aside your worries until later, so you don't get caught up in them and can get on with your day. Android

5. Smiling Mind

Smiling Mind is a not-for-profit initiative that provides six free Mindfulness Meditation Programmes. Android

6. Depression CBT Self-Help Guide by Excel at Life

This free Android app with ads contains a depression severity test, audios, articles, a cognitive diary, and a motivational points system that help you learn how to do this. Android