Mood apps: MoodKit for iphones ****

Features:

• – a mood app developed by two clinical psychologists, MoodKit is a unique and comprehensive program designed to help you apply the principles and techniques of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) – one of the most effective and scientifically-supported methods of psychotherapy – to your everyday life.
• – with four integrated tools – Activities, Thought Checker, Mood Tracker and Journal – MoodKit helps you to engage in mood-enhancing activities, identify and change unhealthy thinking, rate and chart mood across time, and create journal entries using custom templates designed to promote well-being.
• – innovative design enables it to be used on its own or to enhance professional treatment.
• – includes over 150 recommended activities for mood improvement – complete with examples and tips – which can be tailored to individual needs.
• – offers email, text, and Facebook sharing of activities, plus iPhone calendar integration.
• – step-by-step guidance to identify, evaluate, and modify thoughts to reduce distress.
• – easy entry of daily mood ratings – with 7- and 30-day display chart options (exportable) – and associated notes.
• – saves all notes to a central location for viewing, sharing, or printing.
• – over a dozen custom journal templates with prompts to guide entries.
• – add your own mood improvement activities and journal templates.
• – educational information and “how to” guidance provided throughout.

What’s missing?:

• – MoodKit’s interface can be a bit overwhelming at first, if only because the app is so comprehensive.
• – because of all the information, plus detailed instructions, often the type is quite small.
• – also, you are never returned to where you left off, so it can be frustrating to always wind up at the main menu every time you restart the app.
• – although this app is fine to help anyone through everyday ups and downs, it’s not really directed towards people suffering from severe mood swings or disorders.

Notes:

Despite any complaints, this is a very impressive app that can help relieve stress, achieve goals and enjoy a happier life. The more you use it, the more you will benefit. However, once again, you should perhaps look at different mood apps if you suffer from serious depression, anxiety or mania. Consult your doctor.

Mood app creation:

Benefits of the MoodKit app which can help us build a better mood app:

• – a mood app developed by two clinical psychologists, MoodKit is a unique and comprehensive program designed to help you apply the principles and techniques of Cognitive Behavior Therapy
• – four integrated tools – Activities (over 150 mood-enhancing activities – complete with examples and tips – which can be customized for individuals), Thought Checker (to identify and change unhealthy thinking), Mood Tracker (to rate and chart moods across time) and Journal (to record daily entries), plus exportable 7- and 30-day charts.
• – communication of data by text and email.
• – app offers one of the most complete collections of educational information and “how to” guidance for users which can also be customized for doctors/patients.
• – company makes the best use of website and promotion through online videos.

Drawbacks of the MoodKit app which can teach us how to build a better mood app:

• – not intended for use by people with severe mood swings. Solution: upgrade content for use by all levels of mood tracking and disorders.
• – interface is not user-friendly enough. Solution: when users switch on app, have them return to previous screen (where they left off). Edit text for larger type and easier comprehension. Instructions can be online, rather than filling space on the app.