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ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH

Mobile Application Directory 2013

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The Alberta Addiction & Mental Health Research Partnership Program (Research Partnership Program) was established in 2005 through a collaborative process. The implementation of the program was based on a thorough consultation that was led by the Research Partnership Committee. The program originated from the development of the Provincial Mental Health Plan. The intent of the partnership program is to increase research and its application in addiction and mental health services and in public and population health. This document was produced on behalf of the Alberta Addiction & Mental Health Research Partnership Program through the efforts of Alberta Health Services, Addiction and Mental Health. This report is considered a work-in-progress and represents information currently available. Information about mobile applications (apps) related to addiction and mental health was gathered and collated from websites and other sources of public information, and via personal communications. The purpose of this report is to provide mobile resources dealing with mental health and addiction-related issues for health care professionals, researchers and community members.

Any omission or inaccuracy in this document is oversight and unintentional. Contents are current up to April 30, 2013. We invite you to comment, submit revisions and/or provide further information to us at [email protected].

Disclaimer

The Alberta Addiction and Mental Health Research Partnership Program does not have any financial interests in any of the products listed in this document nor do they endorse the use of the mobile applications listed in this document. This document is for information purposes only.

Acknowledgements

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PROJECT MANAGER

Heather Scarlett-Ferguson, Manager, Knowledge Exchange, Zone Integration, Clinical Standards, Addiction and Mental Health, Primary and Community Care, Alberta Health Services

PREPARED BY

Megan Alton, Research Assistant, Knowledge Exchange, Zone Integration, Clinical Standards, Addiction and Mental Health, Primary and Community Care, Alberta Health Services

Neha Batra-Garga, Knowledge Management Coordinator, Knowledge Exchange, Zone Integration, Clinical Standards, Addiction and Mental Health, Primary and Community Care, Alberta Health Services

Cathy Aspen, Research Coordinator, Knowledge Exchange, Zone Integration, Clinical Standards, Addiction and Mental Health, Primary and Community Care, Alberta Health Services

CITATION

For citation purposes, please use the following format:

Alberta Addiction & Mental Health Research Partnership Program (2013). Addiction and Mental Health - Mobile Application Directory 2013. Edmonton, AB: Author.

For more information about this report, contact Knowledge Exchange, Zone Integration, Clinical Standards, Addiction and Mental Health, Primary and Community Care, Alberta Health Services [email protected].

Project Team

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Background ........................................ ......................................................................................................................... 5

Information Provided in this Document ............. ....................................................................................................... 5

Legend – MAJOR APP CATEGORY ....................... .................................................................................................... 6

DISORDERS USUALLY FIRST DIAGNOSED IN INFANCY, CHILD HOOD, OR ADOLESCENCE ............................ 7

1. COMMUNICATION DISORDERS ................................................................................................ 7

2. PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS .......................................................................... 8

3. ATTENTION –DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER ............................................................... 9

SUBSTANCE-RELATED DISORDERS ....................... ............................................................................................... 10

1. ALCOHOL-RELATED DISORDERS........................................................................................... 10

2. NICOTINE-RELATED DISORDERS ........................................................................................... 11

MOOD DISORDERS ................................................................................................................................................... 13

1. DEPRESSIVE DISORDERS ....................................................................................................... 13

2. BIPOLAR DISORDERS .............................................................................................................. 15

ANXIETY DISORDERS ............................................................................................................................................... 16

1. PANIC DISORDER ..................................................................................................................... 16

2. AGORAPHOBIA .......................................................................................................................... 18

3. SPECIFIC PHOBIA ..................................................................................................................... 18

4. SOCIAL PHOBIA ........................................................................................................................ 19

5. OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER (OCD) ....................................................................... 19

6. POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD) ................................................................... 20

7. GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER ...................................................................................... 21

OTHER CONDITIONS ................................................................................................................................................ 23

1. DEMENTIA .................................................................................................................................. 23

2. EATING DISORDERS ................................................................................................................ 24

3. PATHOLOGICAL GAMBLING .................................................................................................... 25

4. NARCISSISTIC PERSONALITY DISORDERS .......................................................................... 25

5. SCHIZOPHRENIA ....................................................................................................................... 26

GENERAL INFORMATION ............................... .......................................................................................................... 27

1. ANGER ....................................................................................................................................... 27

2. COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY (CBT) ......................................................................... 28

3. EDUCATIONAL TOOLS ............................................................................................................. 28

4. MOOD TRACKING ..................................................................................................................... 28

5. STRESS ...................................................................................................................................... 28

6. SUICIDE ...................................................................................................................................... 28

7. WEIGHT MANAGEMENT ........................................................................................................... 28

Table of Contents

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Information Provided in this Document

This document includes information about mobile applications (apps) related to addiction and mental health. It provides a directory of electronic resources for different mobile platforms which may be used as aids in mental health or addiction conditions. The information in this report was gathered and collated from various organizational websites and other information sources in the public domain. The information represents a brief cross-section of current apps related to addiction and mental health available for the general mobile device user. Apps have been grouped into categories of disorders according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders IV (DSM IV)1. These categories are not mutually exclusive. Intended Audience

This is a comprehensive document that provides a representation of the current apps available which are related to addiction and mental health and is current up to April 30, 2013.

This app directory is divided into various categories pertaining to different mental health or addiction disorders. It may be used for:

• persons looking for information about apps related to mental health or addiction • clinicians looking for electronic technologies to supplement care • researchers interested in learning about mobile health technology • electronic application developers in identifying gaps in the current app market

It is hoped that this directory will increase awareness of addiction and mental health apps and be a useful resource.

1 American Psychiatric Association (2000). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders, fourth edition, text revision. Washington, DC: Author.

Background

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*Legend: • Free • $ : $1.00-$5.00 • $$ : $6.00-$10.00 • $$$ : $11.00-$20.00 • $$$$ : $21.00-$50.00 • $$$$$ : >$50.00

Legend – MAJOR APP CATEGORY

App Name Developer (Year) Cost* Summary of the main features of app. Platforms Link to app

SPECIFIC APP CATEGORY

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DISORDERS USUALLY FIRST DIAGNOSED IN INFANCY, CHILDHOOD OR ADOLESCENCE

Grace - Picture Exchange for Non-Verbal People Steven Troughton-Smith (2012) $$$$ User selects pictures to form a sentence which they can share with other people in order to communicate their needs. iPhone, iPod touch, iPad https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/grace-picture-exchange-for/id360574688?mt=8

Proloquo2Go AssistiveWare (2013) $$$$$ Augmentative and alternative communication system for people who have difficulty speaking. Uses a variety of methods including picture symbols and text-to-speech voices to help people communicate effectively. iPhone, iPod touch, iPad https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/proloquo2go/id308368164?mt=8

1. COMMUNICATION DISORDERS

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2. PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS

Everyday Social Skills The Conover Company (2011) $ Series of videos covering basic social skills such as using a restroom or waiting in line. Can create individual assignments for each user. iPhone, iPod touch, iPad https://itunes.apple.com/app/everyday-social-skills/id375396536?mt=8

QuickCues Fraser (2012) $ Provides social scripts for various social situations. Modules available for individual purchase are: communication, life skills, socialization and coping on the job. iPhone, iPod touch, iPad https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/quickcues/id360381130?mt=8

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3. ATTENTION –DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER

25 Tips to Surviving With Adult ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) by Maren Angelotti Six Voices LLC (2010) Free List of practical tips to identify learning difficulties or other disorders often accompanying ADHD. iPhone, iPod touch, iPad https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/25-tips-to-surviving-adult/id340831437?mt=8

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SUBSTANCE-RELATED DISORDERS

1. ALCOHOL-RELATED DISORDERS

12 Step Meetings Michael Quach (2012) Free Uses GPS to help determine the nearest 12-Step program (e.g. Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous) to user. Includes contact information. iPhone, iPod touch, iPad https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/12-step-meetings/id322398362?mt=8

AlcoDroid Alcohol Tracker Myrecek (2013) Free Tracks alcohol consumption, drink diary, and calculates blood alcohol content. Allows user to monitor drinking habits and set goals. Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.M.alcodroid

iCan Stop Drinking iCan Hynosis (2011) $ Uses hypnotherapy sessions to ease alcohol dependency. iPhone, iPod touch, iPad

https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/ican-stop-drinking/id345959258?mt=8

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iAlcohol: Scientific BAC Calculator Aliaksei Baturski (2012) $ Determines blood alcohol level and calculates the required break before user should drive, consumption statistics, as well as the influence of food, physical characteristics, and activity on alcohol consumption. iPhone, iPod touch, iPad

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ialcohol/id357717342

2. NICOTINE-RELATED DISORDERS

Quitter Paze (2012) Free Tracks how long it has been since user last engaged in smoking/another habit user is trying to quit as well as the money user has saved in doing so. iPhone, iPod touch, iPad

https://itunes.apple.com/en/app/quitter/id284944935?mt=8

Quit Forever The University of Tennessee Research Foundation (2011) $ Helps the user develop a personalized plan to quit smoking, including preparing to quit, quitting smoking and dealing with relapse. Contains information on quitting smoking, timeline, money savings tracker, and access to online resources. iPhone, iPod touch, iPad https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/quit-forever/id438607134?mt=8

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Quit Smoking Azati (2012) Free Designed to gradually wean user from addiction to smoking. Individual step-down programs are calculated from personal statistical data. Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.azati.quit&hl=en

Since iQuit DUNK Ltd (2012) Free Keeps track of the time since the user has stopped smoking. Provides an estimated financial saving and provides motivation. iPhone, iPod touch, iPad https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/since-iquit/id334825691?mt=8

Smoking Cessation i-pocketcards Borm Bruckmeier Publishing LLC (2011) $$ Covers essential topics related to stopping smoking, including facts on smoking, risks of smoking, health improvements after smoking cessation, information about nicotine, practical counselling and social support. iPhone, iPod touch, iPad https://itunes.apple.com/ee/app/smoking-cessation-i-pocketcards/id434560834?mt=8

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MOOD DISORDERS

1. DEPRESSIVE DISORDERS

Depression Calculator Patient.co.uk (2012) Free Includes diagnostic tool to assess depression, as well as information leaflets about depression. iPhone, iPod touch, iPad https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/depression-calculator/id517937129?mt=8

Depression Cure - The Free 12 week course Archie’s Empire (2012) Free 12 week program of step-by-step actions to help overcome depression. iPhone, iPod touch, iPad https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/depression-cure-free-12-week/id546948783?mt=8

Depression Monitor Nasser Dhim (2012) Free Uses a questionnaire to assess depression, allows you to graph and monitor depression over time. iPhone, iPod touch, iPad https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/depression-monitor/id528600269?mt=8

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Depression Test & Tracker Rogobete Christian (2009) $ Tracks user's depression on a regular basis. Determines if the user needs to see a health care professional for diagnosis or treatment of depression. Can mail results to user's computer or to a clinician. iPhone, iPod touch, iPad https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/depression-test-tracker/id341509748?mt=8

eCBT Mood MindApps llc (2012) $ Information about cognitive behavioural therapy as well as various tools for thought identification/challenge. Also includes ways to monitor mood and generates reports over the long term. iPhone, iPod touch, iPad https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/ecbt-mood/id324060472?mt=8

Fix Depression puffbirds.tv (2012) $ A series of tips for users suffering from depression. iPhone, iPod touch, iPad https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/fix-depression/id489451675?mt=8

Optimism Optimism Apps (2012) Free Records mood, coping, sleep, exercise and medications. Allows you to record stay well strategies, triggers, and symptoms. iPhone, iPod touch, iPad https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/optimism/id352262677?mt=8

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2. BIPOLAR DISORDERS

Sad Scale Deep Pocket Series LLC (2009) $ Contains major depression, postpartum depression, geriatric depression, and child depression scales, along with a function to log mood and energy. Stores results and allows monitoring of changes over time. iPhone, iPod touch, iPad https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/sad-scale/id308056730?mt=8

Bipolar Disorder Connect Alliance Health Networks, Inc (2012) Free Social network of people living with bipolar discussion. Discuss treatments, get support and communicate with others suffering from bipolar disorders. iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, Android https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bipolar-disorder-connect/id431419783?mt=8

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ANXIETY DISORDERS

1. PANIC DISORDER

Beat Panic Jane Anderson-Hawkes (2011) $ Takes user through a series of calming flash cards to allow user to overcome a panic attack. iPhone, iPod touch, iPad https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/beat-panic/id452656397?mt=8

Free yourself easily from Panic Attacks WebLantis (2010) $ Contains e-book of information on panic attacks and self-help tips. iPhone, iPod touch, iPad https://itunes.apple.com/hk/app/free-yourself-easily-from/id397770677?mt=8

Let Panic Go James Henry (2009) $ Uses techniques of mindfulness, cognitive behavioural therapy, and biofeedback to help regain control over a panic attack. iPhone, iPod touch, iPad https://itunes.apple.com/ne/app/let-panic-go/id348075411?mt=8

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The Panic Attack Eliminator App Charles Linden Media Ltd (2010) $ App “talks” user through panic attack, helping to ease feelings of anxiety and panic. iPhone, iPod touch, iPad https://itunes.apple.com/nz/app/panic-attack-eliminator/id380995697?mt=8

Panic Attack PHILS Nav4D (2012) $ Provides information about and tools to deal with panic, with the option to call an emergency contact when having a panic attack and send him/her user's location. iPhone, iPod touch, iPad https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/panic-attack-phils/id377873630?mt=8

Panic Attack Talkdown Charles Linden Media Ltd (2010) $$$ Contains videos of developer talking directly to user. App aims to coach the user through a panic attack or feelings of anxiety. iPhone, iPod touch, iPad https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/panic-attack-talkdown/id379818831?mt=8

Stop Panic & Anxiety Self Help Excel At Life (2013) Free Contains information about panic, anxiety and cognitive behavioural therapy, an anxiety diary, emotional training, relaxation techniques, and coaches user through panic attacks. Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.excelatlife.panic&hl=en

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Journey out of Agoraphobia Charles Linden Media Ltd (2010) $$ Guides user through a journey to recovery with daily audio clips describing the process of overcoming agoraphobia. iPhone, iPod touch, iPad https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/journey-out-of-agoraphobia/id380976647?mt=8

Overcoming Agoraphobia KoolAppz (2011) $ Provides information on symptoms of agoraphobia and alternative therapies for this condition. Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koolappz.EP77708170001&hl=en

3. SPECIFIC PHOBIA

Fear of Flying App Zyrcadia B.V. (2013) $ Coaches people with fear of flying. Includes facts on flying, relaxation techniques, and activities to decrease tension levels. iPhone, iPod touch, iPad https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/fear-of-flying-app/id501475441?mt=8

2. AGORAPHOBIA

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4. SOCIAL PHOBIA

Fear of Spiders Treatment HD CyberPsyc (2011) $ Uses systematic exposure and relaxation techniques to allow user to overcome fear of spiders. iPad https://itunes.apple.com/hk/app/fear-of-spiders-treatment-hd/id418167243?mt=8

Beat Social Phobia with Andrew Johnson Michael Schneider (2012) $ Guided audio program to help user overcome social phobia and anxiety. iPhone, iPod touch, iPad https://itunes.apple.com/en/app/beat-social-phobia-andrew/id321996942?mt=8

5. OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER (OCD)

CBTReferee Andrew Arrow (2010) $ Allows user to write down thoughts and invent own fair "referee" who can assess user's thoughts and reactions to them. iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, Android https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/cbtreferee/id330842520?mt=8

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iCounselor: OCD iCounselor (2010) $ Allows user to rate frequency and strength of OCD thoughts and then move on to calming and thought changing activities, and skill development. iPhone, iPod touch, iPad https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/icounselor-ocd/id338431800?mt=8

Live OCD Free Pocket Therapist, LLC (2012) $$$$$ Exercises to diminish OCD symptoms, set practice goals and rewards and various tools to help deal with OCD. Also comes in a child's version with a game-like setting featuring a Worry Wizard. iPhone, iPod touch, iPad https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/live-ocd-free/id509337840?mt=8

6. POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD)

PTSD Coach Department of Veterans Affairs (2011) Free Provides education information about PTSD, self-assessment tools, support opportunities, and tools to manage posttraumatic stress. iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, Android https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/ptsd-coach/id430646302?mt=8

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7. GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER

Anxiety BreatheRight Charles Linden Media Ltd (2010) $ Provides audio coaching to regulate breathing and reduce hyperventilation when the user is experiencing anxiety. iPhone, iPod touch, iPad https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/anxiety-breatheright/id381341784?mt=8

Anxiety StopWatch Charles Linden Media Ltd (2010) $ Visual aid to help distract the mind from feeling anxious. The app aims to shift the user’s thoughts from conscious to subconscious thoughts, helping the user to calm down. iPhone, iPod touch, iPad https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/anxiety-stopwatch/id381126984?mt=8

iCounselor Anxiety iCounselor/Dustin Swede (2010) $ Calculates user's anxiety rating, allows user to complete a step-wise program of calming activities, options for changing thought processes, and alternative solutions. iPhone, iPod touch, iPad https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/icounselor-anxiety/id336555160?mt=8

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The Linden Method Charles Linden Media Ltd (2010) $$$$ Provides informative videos and recovery program for high anxiety conditions. Also includes visualization exercises to help the user relax when feeling anxious or stressed. iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, Android https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/the-linden-method/id375243453?mt=8

Mood and Anxiety Diary happtic (2011) Free Tracks user's mood and/or anxiety ratings over time. Includes a notes function allowing user or clinicians to see the effect of treatment/external factors over time. iPhone, iPod touch, iPad https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/mood-anxiety-diary/id393280344?mt=8

Stress Tips AnxietyUK (2012) $ Includes self diagnosis tool, voice recording of tips to listen to when user feels anxious, information about anxiety types, and allows user to contribute personal stories to Anxiety UK's website. iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, Android https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/stress-tips/id442922568?mt=8

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OTHER CONDITIONS

1. DEMENTIA

AlzNav Fraunhofer Portugal AICOS (2012) Free Designed for persons in early stages of dementia and their caregivers. Provides a monitoring and alert system for when person leaves "safe area", navigation to return home, call for help and taxi system. Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pt.fraunhofer.navigator&hl=en

BrainyApp Alzheimer’s Australia/Bupa Health Foundation of Australia, b2cloud Pty Ltd (2012) Free Brain games and activities to improve brain health and ability to monitor progress over time. Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.b2cloud.brainyapp

Brain Map Alzheimer’s Society (2011) Free Provides information about function of each region of the brain and the effects of dementia. iPhone, iPod touch, iPad https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/brain-map/id414674617?mt=8

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Lumosity Brain Trainer Lumos Labs, Inc. (2012) Free Brain games and neuroscience information, and ability to track brain performance over time. iPhone, iPod touch, iPad https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/lumosity-brain-trainer/id338945375?mt=8

Qcard Qcard (2012) $ Allows user to make memory aids (Qcards) to help remember everyday tasks. Alerts user when these tasks are needed to be completed. iPhone, iPod touch, iPad https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/qcard/id512316548?mt=8

2. EATING DISORDERS

iCounselor: Eating Disorder iCounselor (2010) $ Allows user to monitor progress related to his or her eating disorder, provides thought-changing activities, suggestions for lifestyle changes, and relaxation strategies. iPhone, iPod touch, iPad https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/icounselor-eating-disorder/id348839099?mt=8

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RR Eating Disorder Management Recovery Record (2012) Free Allows user to keep a record of meals, thoughts and feelings. Users can customize meal plans, receive and send anonymous encouragement messages to other people using the app, and share progress with user’s treatment team. Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.recoveryrecord&hl=en

4. NARCISSISTIC PERSONALITY DISORDERS

Narcissistic Personality Disorder Pocketshrink (2013) $ Provides detailed description, tests, and forums related to narcissistic personality disorder. iPhone, iPod touch, iPad https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/pocketshrink-narcissistic/id394742946?mt=8

3. PATHOLOGICAL GAMBLING

MYGU Monitor Your Gambling and Urges Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (2012) Free Records when user experiences an urge to gamble, triggers, replacement activities, wins and losses, feelings and consequences from gambling. iPhone, iPod touch, iPad https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/monitor-your-gambling-urges/id512241001?mt=8

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5. SCHIZOPHRENIA

Schizophrenia Expanded Apps, Inc. (2013) $$ Contains animation detailing the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of schizophrenia. Also provides guidelines for caregivers of people with schizophrenia. Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.focusmedica.schizophrenia&hl=en

Schizophrenia Psychopharmacology SoftPsych LLC (2012) $$$ Designed for use by psychiatrists and mental health professionals, this app provides suggestions for treatment for schizophrenia and comorbid disorders. iPhone, iPod touch, iPad https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/schizophrenia-psychopharmacology/id361354748?mt=8

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GENERAL INFORMATION

1. ANGER

Anger Coach The Anger Coach (2010) $ Rates anger intensity and provides various techniques of anger control. Allows monitoring of progress over time and access to external resources. iPhone, iPod touch, iPad https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/anger-coach/id356287679?mt=8

iCounselor Anger iCounselor (2010) $ After rating your anger, the user completes a step-wise program of selection of calming activities, options for changing thought processes, and options for solutions. iPhone, iPod touch, iPad https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/icounselor-anger/id333253099?mt=8

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2. COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY (CBT)

Cognitive Diary CBT Self-Help Excel At Life (2013) Free Provides information about CBT and contains a function to record different events and associated emotions in order to monitor feelings and beliefs over time. Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.excelatlife.cbtdiary&hl=en

iCouch CBT iCouch Inc. (2011) $ Step-by-step guide through the CBT process. Can customize own emotions or distortions, and email to health care professional or submit it through the app to an iCouch licensed psychologist (cost associated with this). iPhone, iPod touch, iPad https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/icouch-cbt/id446115508?mt=8

iCBT Bonfire Development Advisors (2012) $$ Tool allowing the user to describe, evaluate and eliminate intrusive thoughts. Can monitor and review progress and share with a health care professional. iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, Android https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/icbt/id355021834?mt=8

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3. EDUCATIONAL TOOLS

3D Brain Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (2012) Free Interactive map of the brain complete with functional information, consequences of injury, and associations with mental illness. iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, Android https://itunes.apple.com/en/app/3d-brain/id331399332?mt=8

APA Concise Dictionary of Psychology American Psychological Association (2012) $$$$ Allows user to search and learn about different concepts, processes, and therapies across 90 subareas of psychology. Also has "word of the day" and "psychologist of the day" features. iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, Android https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/apa-concise-dictionary-psychology/id486430378?mt=8

Diagnostic Criteria from DSM-IV-TR KiwiTech (2011) $$$$$ Psychiatric reference including all diagnostic criteria from DSM IV-TR. iPhone, iPod touch, iPad https://itunes.apple.com/hk/app/diagnostic-criteria-from-dsm/id377195867?mt=8

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Mental Health “WATS” Andrew Soltan (2012) Free Provides information on different mental health issues, videos, activities, and various supports. Aims to reduce stigma associated with mental health. Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.WATS.mentalhealth&hl=en

Psych Central Liviant (2012) Free Updates user on latest psychology and mental health news, research, and blog postings by contributors to psychcentral.com. Allows user to share information via social media or email. iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, Android https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/psych-central/id370782165?mt=8

Psyc Explorer The Psych Files (2012) $ Provides updates on the latest news, blog posts, videos, and tweets in psychology. iPhone, iPod touch, iPad https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/psycexplorer/id389372937?mt=8

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4. MOOD TRACKING

MoodKit - Mood Improvement Tools Thriveport, LLC (2012) $ Provides mood improvement activities, social media, guidance to modify distressing thoughts, tracks mood over time, and allows user to journal moods. iPhone, iPod touch, iPad https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/moodkit-mood-improvement-tools/id427064987?mt=8

T2 Mood Tracker The National Centre for Telehealth and Technology (2013) Free Allows users to track their emotional experience over time and share this information with health care provider. Can customize with categories of anxiety, depression, general well-being, head injury, post-traumatic stress, and stress. iPhone, iPod touch, iPad https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.t2.vas&hl=en

WhatsMyM3 M-3 Information, LLC (2012) $ Allows user to complete a 3-minute screen for potential mood and anxiety symptoms. The user can monitor changes in score over time. iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, Android https://itunes.apple.com/app/whatsmym3/id515945611?mt=8

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Breathe2Relax National Centre for Telehealth and Technology (2011) Free Includes stress management tool providing detailed information on the effects of stress on the body and practice exercises for diaphragmatic breathing. iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, Android https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/breathe2relax/id425720246?mt=8

eCBT Calm MindApps llc (2011) $ Assesses stress level, provides relaxation skills and links to online resources. iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, Android https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ecbt-calm/id356997070?mt=8

Headspace (on-the-go) Headspace (2013) Free Daily guided meditations, science facts and figures, ability to track progress. iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.getsomeheadspace.android&hl=en

Relax & Rest Guided Meditations Meditation Oasis (2012) $ Provides three meditations of varying lengths along with written meditation tips. iPhone, iPod touch, iPad https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/relax-rest-guided-meditations/id354176883?mt=8

5. STRESS

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Relax with Andrew Johnson HiveBrain Software (2012) $ Offers deep relaxation audio program. Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.example.android.skeletonapp&feature=related_apps#?t=W10.

Stress Free with Deepak Chopra Signal Patterns (2011) $ Provides a six-week interactive online course. Uses exercises, guided meditations, music therapy, questionnaires, personalized nutrition advice, and yoga to help reduce stress. iPhone, iPod touch, iPad https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/stress-free-deepak-chopra/id341160276?mt=8

Stress Reducer Hooked in Motion (2012) $ Includes calming photos of seashells and audio recordings of ocean waves for each shell to reduce stress. iPhone, iPod touch, iPad https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/stress-reducer/id477346525?mt=8

Stress Shaker JAGLABS, Inc. (2010) Free Quotes designed to alleviate different levels of stress. User can shake the app as stress level increases and tap app to go to a calmer level. iPhone, iPod touch, iPad https://itunes.apple.com/en/app/stress-shaker/id310910253?mt=8

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Ask and Prevent Suicide Mental Health America of Texas (2011) Free Contains information on suicide warning signs and local hotlines. iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, Android https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ask-prevent-suicide/id419595716?mt=8

Calorie Counter & Diet Tracker MyFitnessPal.com (2013) Free Contains a large food database which allows user to keep track of calorie intake. App also includes a fitness tracker and goal setting function. Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.myfitnesspal.android&hl=en

Stress Tracker AboveStress, Inc (2012) Free Tracks stress, coping strategies, history and trends, and provides rankings for stress sources and symptoms. iPhone, iPod touch, iPad https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/stress-tracker/id439288154?mt=8

6. SUICIDE

7. WEIGHT MANAGEMENT

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Lose It! FitNow (2013) Free Provides a database of foods and activities. User can enter meals into app, track nutrients, and share exercises and recipes with friends. iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, Android https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/lose-it!/id297368629?mt=8

DailyBurn Tracker Daily Burn (2013) Free Contains training plans and food/calorie tracking. User can manage fitness and health goals with app, as well as create customized diet plans. iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, Android https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dailyburn-tracker/id378928008?mt=8