Apps-Resources for Mental Health Professionals
CodeToolz: accurate real-time contract allowable information
Depression Test & Tracker
DSM-IV-TR
Fierce Mobile Healthcare
iMedicalApps
IQ test (Max Voloshin)
PAR Assessment Toolkit 2.0 & Scoring Programs
Personal Psychology Tests
Personality Types
Rorschach (images only)
Substance Abuse Assessment
Click here for extensive list of apps for psychotherapists – for the practice of psychotherapy and to give to clients.
Mobile Apps Planet helps individuals and businesses to build Mobile Apps and publish in different app stores.
Resources from Dr. Robert Woliver
Website
Divorce App
Resources from Dr. Michael Britt
Psych Files
PsychExplorer - This app helps psychology students memorize information for tests.
Resources for Building Apps
The App Builder: http://www.theappbuilder.com/
eLance: www.elance.com
Taplynx: www.taplynx.com
Mental Health Apps for General Public and Mental Health Practitioners
12 Important Mental Health Apps
APA Concise Dictionary of Psychology
iPad Mental Health Applications
Extensive List for Psychotherapists
Rural Mental Health App
Mobile Phone Interventions for adherence and compliance with psychotherapeutic interventions
Top 10 Psychology Apps for the iPad, iPhone, & iPod (Podcast by Dr. Michael Britt)
Agoraphobia
Overcoming Agoraphobia
Freedom from Agoraphobia
Journey Out of Agoraphobia
Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Intervention Text Messages Get Heavy Drinking Young Adults to Reduce Their Consumption
Anxiety
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Five More Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Apps
Linden Method Program
Smartphone App Helps Fight Anxiety Disorder
Children
Divorce App by Dr. Woliver, Interviewee for this course
Eleven Social Skills Apps for Children
Reading and Development/Special Needs
Speech Development
Depression
Depression
Nine Apps for Depression – Some Free
Mood Charts – for Depression and Bipolar
Dream Analysis
Dream Dictionary
Dream Interpretation
Dream Meanings, Interpretation, and Journal
Panic
AnxietyStop Watch
BreatheRight
Let Go of Panic
The Linden Method
The Panic Attack TalkDown
The Panic Eliminator
Stress
Stress Reduction Apps
Stress Tracker Mobile Application
PTSD/Veterans
VA turns to smartphones to treat PTSD
Five Apps for Veterans
PTSD Coach
Weight Loss
Five Weight-Loss Apps
Lose It!
mObesity
Apps for Psychology Students
Great iPhone Apps for Psychology Students and Enthusiasts
Mental Health Disorder Index
PsychExplorer
School Psychology Tools by YoungStone Innovations LLC
Online Articles
American Psychological Association (2011) Unhappy? There's an app for that Retrieved 12/16/11.
This brief article by the American Psychological Association gives an overview of the purpose of mental health apps and recommendations for a few of the best offerings.
Defense Centers of Excellence (2011) Mobile Applications for Mental Health Retrieved 12/16/11.
This article discusses the opportunities for veterans to gain support for stress and PTSD-related symptoms via apps for smartphones and tablets, and recommends a few of the most effective apps for these purposes.
eHealth Review (2010) mHealth apps market to triple to 600 million by 2012 Retrieved 1/6/12.
This brief report shows the substantial increase in the industry of mental health apps.
Healthcare Administration Degree (2009) 100 Best iPhone Apps for Your Mental Health Retrieved 12/16/11.
This is a list of top recommended apps for laypeople to improve mental health through mental stimulation, decreased stress, and other methods.
MailOnline (2011) Healing apps: Pentagon uses smart phones and tablets to treat PTSD Retrieved 12/16/11.
This brief article discusses the Pentagon's use of apps to assist veterans with PDSD and stress-related symptoms.
MobileHealthNews.com (2011) Top 10 health searches from mobile devices in 2011 Retrieved 12/16/11.
This article gives information on what mobile users interested in health are searching for.
National Public Radio (2010) Mental Health Apps: Like a therapist in your pocket Retrieved 12/16/11.
This article discusses the potential uses for mental health apps among populations of various ages, including emotional "homework" for teens.
PressDemocrat.com (2011) Facebook aims to help prevent suicide Retrieved 12/16/11.
Facebook now makes it easy for friends to report suicidal friends to support services on Facebook.
Dr Maheu (2011) iPhone App Reviews for Psychologists and Mental Health Professionals Retrieved 12/16/11.
List of recommended apps for mental health professionals.
Books
Anthony, Kate; Nagel, DeeAnna; Goss, Stephen. (2010) The Use of Technology in Mental Health: Applications, Ethics and Practice. Charles C. Thomas.