Calm Harm
Free
Young adult feedback
Calm harm uses the principles of “urge surfing” and “behavioural activation” to target individuals who have the urge to self-harm. Whilst these principles are appropriate for this population, they may require more active involvement to be satisfactorily implemented with this, a low help-seeking group.
Expert feedback
The app has a great idea in attempting to prompt users to participate in distracting activities while they ride out the urge to self harm. The app is quite passive, however, in that it expects users to complete each activity completely on their own. Some activities could easily be facilitated by the app but not so easily by a user. One, for example, involves rolling a dice. Whilst the app could easily incorporate a function to roll a dice, a user is very unlikely to have a dice on hand. In this way, I believe the app places a little too much onus on the user and does not deliver as much functionality as it could. That said, it functions well and is a great idea.
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Cracks in the Ice
Free
Young adult feedback
Lots of information on this, not sure if it would be overwhelming to the average user or more of a resource that people would use to learn more as oppose to using for help.
Expert feedback
Cracks in the Ice has a wealth of trusted and evidence-based information on Ice for a number of different community members. While scoring low on engagement, the app has done well to present this information in a clear and concise way.
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Recovery Record
Free
Young adult feedback
Provides a wealth of information and resources about eating disorders and nutrition.
Expert feedback
A well designed self-monitoring app to help track and monitor eating habits along with thoughts and feelings. It has a great array of features including strategies and motivational affirmations. Would be a great tool to be used in conjunction with therapy.
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MindMax
Free
Young adult feedback
Visually appealing app that benefits from support from a large sporting league. The app performs well and is well targeted to it's audience. The gym feature does not work and would need to be functional, however for young aspiring AFL players it is easy to recommend this app.
Expert feedback
I applaud the app for targeting a group who are low in help seeking in a way that normalises help seeking and increases the perceived value for its audience by relating the behaviours to sports people they look up to and respect, particularly by involving famous sports personalities in the app in videos. The exercises use a clever and creative approach and seem to be effective in addressing the concepts such as mindfulness. The appearance of the app is excellent, although some performance issues reduce the overall rating.
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MoodPath
Free. Offers In-App Purchases
Young adult feedback
I thought Moodpath was an excellent app both visually and practically. The method of questionnaire on current mental state is novel. The amount of knowledge available in the app is also of a very high quality and the visual presentation of your journey is excellent.
Expert feedback
This app seems to be an excellent resource for clinicians and patients alike. Although it is not specifically designed to entice young people who are not already interested in addressing their mood behaviours, it would be a excellent resource for those do are contemplating change.
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