People from all over definitely enjoyed Monument Valley , the hit game that allows users to explore a surreal world represented by amazing architecture and unbelievable graphics. Although a lot of people were probably expecting the game’s developers, probably came as a surprise for everyone that they actually crossed over to an entirely different field and chose to try breaking into the mental health industry instead.
Introducing Moodnotes, a health journal that Ustwo created in partnership with Thriveport, an experienced mental health app maker.
Moodnotes aims to promote a healhier way of thinking by allowing users to keep track of their feelings through the journal. It applies principles taken from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) , a hands-on approach that psychotherapits use in helping their patients modify not only their thinking , but their behavior as well. Proven effective in the usually complicated process of trying to treat depression, anxiety , and other related disorders like substance abuse, the app developers are hoping that this could pave the way for healthier thinking and behavior in its users, mobile style.
The app is very straightforward , and is not all complicated as others would think. The app basically asks the users how the are feeling at the moment, and users get to use a smiley face meter to measure that. The user can then add a note to this ti further specify th conditions, allowing them to express why they feel that way. This allows users to track the changes in their moods more efficiently.
The app also follows this up with a few questions that allows the users to better identify the root cause of their negative feelings. Irrational thoughts, as well as palying the blame game, for example, are accuarately pointed out by the app. This allows the user to pause and do a little self-assessment as they realize that some of their thinking habits are actually unhelpful. From there, Moodnotes offers different tools that would allow people to handle similar situations more effectively in the future.
Of course, this is not an app that people should only use when the need arises. Because emotional,behavioral , and psychological development are not thongs that you can fix overnight, Moodnotes is something that should be religiously used over a long period of time.
Moodnotes is not only recommended to those who have diagnosed disorders, but it also great for people who simply want to have a better and healthier way of thinking. After all, it does not take a doctor’s diagnosis before you can take action.
Everybody experiences stress and anxiety on a regular basis, and it would be extremely helpful if everybody stepped up and tried to control their behavior that usually stem fromnegative thinking as a result of these situations.
Hoping to give it a whirl? The app is available for iOS users, and there definitely is no worry about security , because the app will not be connecting to iCloud for privacy purposes. As for the rest of those who just bought their Android gadgets from stores that sell electronics, watch out for more updates on wheter an Android version is coming out or not.
