For the person who is sad, has anxiety and other symptoms, using the application to control depression will be essential for treatment.

Therefore, today we present the MoodTools app, which helps a lot to improve mood and combat depression.

MoodTools Resources

You can find the following features through the MoodTools app:

• Thought diary: bringing help to the user to improve their mood, and being able to recognize thought patterns, through the principles of Cognitive Therapy;
• Activities: helps with energy recovery with some activities, and monitors the user's mood using Behavioral Activation Therapy;
• Safety plan: in cases of crisis and suicidal thoughts, the user receives assistance with the safety plan;
• Information: presents information about self-help, and brings various information collected on the internet to help;
• Test: includes the PHQ-9 depression questionnaire, showing improvement in symptoms with monitoring and treatment of depression;
• Video: shows YouTube videos so that the user can improve their behavior and mood, through guided meditations and lectures.

Useful information about the app

MoodTools was developed with the help of several mental health professionals.

However, medical monitoring should not be replaced with the application.

It is extremely important that therapy is carried out with medical supervision, as well as the use of medication when necessary.

The MoodTools app therefore works as a helper for treating depression.

It was designed to bring great help in the treatment of depression, and can also be used by those without any diagnosis.

The app also helps users who have the following conditions:

• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD);
• Panic disorder;
• Dysthymia;
• Seasonal affective disorder;
• Bipolar disorder;
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD);
• Schizophrenia;
• Generalized Anxiety Disorder.

Pro Mode Information

MoodTools brings its main features to the user for free, and also presents the optional service called Pro Mode, where some features are added, such as:

• Cloud sync;
• Password protection;
• Export features.

This Pro Mode has two optional prices: US$4,99 per month or US$29,99 per year.

There may be changes in prices depending on the user's country, and Pro Mode is charged via iTunes account.

The plan is automatically renewed in the last 24 hours before the end of the current plan, and before this period, the user can cancel their plan.

It is also possible for the user to access their account settings to cancel the automatic renewal option.

If you have questions or comments about the app, you can contact us via email: ppgad@pucrs.br.

The MoodTools app is available at Android e iOS.