This application provides basic information on depression, a detailed self-help guide to recovery, and links to internet-based resources for depression. Below is the breakdown of the sections:
Information
- What is Depression?
- Symptoms
- Types
- Causes
- Treatments
Guide
- Lifestyle changes
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
- Mindfulness meditation
- Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
- Dealing with suicidal thoughts
Resources
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This Depression Information app is one of six components of an application suite called MoodTools. MoodTools aims to create a free, convenient, and easy-to-use Android smartphone application suite that provides empirically-supported tools to combat clinical depression on a large scale. Search 'MoodTools' on the Play Store to find our entire suite!
MoodTools was designed in collaboration with multiple mental health professionals. MoodTools is free, contains no advertisements, and is a purely non-profit venture aimed at helping people suffering from clinical depression. Thank you for supporting our efforts with your positive ratings and reviews. Please send any requests, questions, or feedback via email to moodtools@moodtools.org and we will be sure to respond to each one.
Disclaimer: This mental health application is not intended to be a replacement for treatment nor any sort of medical intervention. Treatment is, by far, the best way to overcome clinical depression or other mental illnesses. Therapy and antidepressants have been shown to effectively treat clinical depression and anxiety. This application will only aid you on your path to recovery from depression or anxiety. In addition, if you are not in treatment, talk to your doctor or therapist or use this app to find resources that can connect you to treatment.
