
Mobile Health and Digital Therapeutics Apps
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Digitial Therapeutics Based on Virtual Reality & Gaming
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Mightier
According to a summary provided by the Mightier website:
“Mightier helps kids control emotions, build confidence, and improve mental health while supporting the whole family.”
“Calming down is part of the game. Kids wear a heart sensor while they play to learn emotional awareness and coping skills.”
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REThink
According to the REThink website:
“The REThink game is built around the character RETMAN, who guides the players through the 7 levels of the game. Each level trains a distinct emotional regulation skill and consists of three sub-levels, increasing in difficulty as they are completed. The game can be administered as a standalone intervention, as an adjunct to a self-help psychotherapeutic intervention, or for training specific skills using individual levels.”
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MindLight
According to the MindLight website:
“MindLight is a cutting-edge game that has been shown in many scientific studies to repeatedly decrease anxiety in children, 8-12 years old, by at least half.... and thats after only 6-8 sessions of fun and engaging gameplay.”
Self-Directed mHealth
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Soluna
According to the Soluna website:
“Connect with a trained Soluna coach whenever you need someone in your corner. Whether you're looking to talk right now or want to schedule ahead, our coaches are here for you. Get judgment-free support on your terms — absolutely free, no insurance needed.”
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Headspace for Teens
According to the Headspace for Teens website:
“an initiative that empowers teens to care for their mental health by providing free access to Headspace, ultimately helping them build daily mindfulness routines that last a lifetime. As a way to directly reach teens, Headspace is partnering with youth-focused nonprofits Bring Change to Mind and Peer Health Exchange. To take advantage of the Headspace for Teens offer, teenagers based in the U.S., ages 13-18, must register with one of said nonprofit partners to gain free access to the Headspace app.”
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MindShift CBT
According to the MindMap - ACT Youth Portal:
“MindShift CBT is a free app that uses scientifically proven strategies based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help you learn to relax and be mindful, develop more effective ways of thinking, and use active steps to take charge of your anxiety. The app provides different strategies such as a thought journal, belief experiments and guided meditations. There is also a moderated community forum to hear other's stories (please consider safety on the forum).”
Telemedicine & Adjunctive mHealth
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Talkspace
According to the Talkspace website:
“Online therapy for teens
A private space where you can open up about your experiences and emotions, and get non-judgmental support from a licensed therapist who specializes in teens.”
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Calm Harm
According to the description on the website:
“Calm Harm is a free* app that helps you manage or resist the urge to self-harm.”