Addiction and Mental Health Mobile Application Directory 2019

ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH MOBILE APPLICATION DIRECTORY 2019

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The Alberta Addiction & Mental Health Research Partnership Program (Research Partnership Program) was established in 2005 through a collaborative process. The implementation of the program was based on a thorough consultation that was led by the Research Partnership Committee. The intent of the partnership program is to increase research and its application in addiction and mental health services and in public and population health. They also have a focus on knowledge translation to assist with evidence informed addiction and mental health practice.

This document was produced on behalf of the Alberta Addiction & Mental Health Research Partnership Program through the efforts of Alberta Health Services, Provincial Addiction and Mental Health. Its purpose is to provide healthcare professionals and researchers with a list of mobile applications (apps) dealing with mental health and addiction-related issues. It is updated annually and mainly includes apps that have been released or updated within the previous year

Contents of this document are current to May 2019. Any omission or inaccuracy is unintentional. We invite you to comment, submit revisions, and/or provide further information to us at amh.researchhub@ahs.ca.

DISCLAIMER

The Alberta Addiction & Mental Health Research Partnership Program: ? does not have any financial interests in any of the products listed in this document. ? does not endorse the use of the mobile applications listed in this document.

The applications listed in this document have not been evaluated for privacy, security, or efficacy. This resource is intended for information purposes only.

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DEVELOPMENT

PREPARED BY Knowledge Exchange Knowledge, Performance & Integrated Planning Provincial Addiction and Mental Health Alberta Health Services

CITATION Alberta Addiction & Mental Health Research Partnership Program. (2019). Addiction and Mental Health - Mobile Application Directory 2019. Edmonton, AB: Alberta Health Services.

? 2019 Alberta Health Services. This material is protected by Canadian and other international copyright laws. All rights reserved. This material may not be copied, published, distributed or reproduced in any way in whole or in part without the express written permission of Alberta Health Services (please contact David O'Brien at Community, Seniors, Addiction & Mental Health at patti.vandervelden@ahs.ca ).This material is intended for general information only and is provided on an "as is", "where is" basis. Although reasonable efforts were made to confirm the accuracy of the information, Alberta Health Services does not make any representation or warranty, express, implied or statutory, as to the accuracy, reliability, completeness, applicability or fitness for a particular purpose of such information. This material is not a substitute for the advice of a qualified health professional. Alberta Health Services expressly disclaims all liability for the use of these materials, and for any claims, actions, demands or suits arising from such use.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Acknowledgement ...................................................................................................................................... 2 Disclaimer .................................................................................................................................................... 2 Development................................................................................................................................................ 3 Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................................ 4 Background ................................................................................................................................................. 5

Information provided in this document ................................................................................................ 5 Intended audience................................................................................................................................... 5 Search ...................................................................................................................................................... 5 Effectiveness of mental health apps ..................................................................................................... 5 Selection and evaluation of apps .......................................................................................................... 6 Inclusion criteria for this directory........................................................................................................ 6 Report format .......................................................................................................................................... 7 1.0 Neurodevelopmental Disorders........................................................................................................... 8 1.1 Communication Disorders & Autism Spectrum Disorders........................................................... 8 1.2 Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder....................................................................................... 10 2.0 Substance-Related Disorders and Addictive Disorders ................................................................. 11 2.1 Alcohol-Related Disorders ............................................................................................................. 11 2.2 Tobacco-Related Disorders ........................................................................................................... 14 2.3 Opioid Use Disorder ....................................................................................................................... 14 2.4 Non-Substance Related Disorders (Gambling Disorder) ............................................................ 16 3.0 Mood Disorders ................................................................................................................................... 17 4.0 Anxiety Disorders ............................................................................................................................... 20 5.0 Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders......................................................................................... 24 5.1 Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) ....................................................................................... 24 6.0 Other Conditions ................................................................................................................................. 26 6.1 Cognitive Disorders ........................................................................................................................ 26 6.2 Eating Disorders ............................................................................................................................. 27 6.3 Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) ....................................................................................... 29 6.4 Parkinson's Disease ....................................................................................................................... 30 6.5 Schizophrenia.................................................................................................................................. 31 6.6 Suicide and Self-harm .................................................................................................................... 31 7.0 General Information ............................................................................................................................ 33 7.1 Education Tools .............................................................................................................................. 33 7.2 Schools & Workplaces ................................................................................................................... 34 7.3 Stress ............................................................................................................................................... 34 7.4 Medication Management ................................................................................................................ 37 7.5 Sleep ................................................................................................................................................. 38 7.6 On-Demand Care ............................................................................................................................. 40 8.0 References ........................................................................................................................................... 42 8.1 General References ........................................................................................................................ 42 8.2 Research Studies for Individual Apps .......................................................................................... 44

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BACKGROUND

Information provided in this document This document provides a directory of mobile applications (apps) that may be used as aids in mental health or addiction conditions.

This information was gathered in March to May 2019 from various organizational websites and other sources in the public domain, and provides a brief cross-section of current apps related to addiction and mental health. Apps have been grouped into categories of disorders according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 5 ("DSM-5") (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). These categories are not mutually exclusive.

Intended audience This directory may be useful for:

? Clinicians looking for information about apps related to mental health or addiction ? Clinicians looking for electronic technologies to supplement care ? Researchers interested in learning about mobile health technology ? Application developers identifying gaps in the current app market

Further evaluation and clinical judgment is encouraged prior to recommending apps to patients.

Search A comprehensive search for apps was conducted in Google and academic databases (e.g., MEDLINE, PsycINFO). Apps were also identified from organizational websites, news articles, and other information sources in the public domain.

Effectiveness of mental health apps There is a wealth of commercial mental health apps available to smartphone users. Apps are viewed as a promising alternative to traditional face-to-face mental health care by offering tools of assessment, tracking, and treatment through the convenience of a handheld device (Van Ameringen et al., 2017). They have the potential to overcome treatment barriers, such as geographic location and financial cost, and to provide effective interventions for clinical populations. In recent years, there has been an increase in research examining mental health apps' efficacy and effectiveness, although more research is needed to determine long-term outcomes (Fowler, Holt, & Joshi, 2016; Magee, Adut, Brazill, & Warnick, 2018; Rathbone, Clarry, & Prescott, 2017a; Rathbone & Prescott, 2017b; Van Ameringen et al., 2017).

There is some preliminary evidence suggesting that mental health interventions delivered via smartphone devices may help improve certain mental health conditions, such as anxiety and depression (Dubad, Winsper, Meyer, Livanou, & Marwaha, 2018; Firth et al., 2017a; Firth et al., 2017b) and tobacco dependence (Regmi, Kassim, Ahmad, & Tuah, 2017). However, it has yet to be determined if app interventions can match the effectiveness of traditional treatments. As such, patients and healthcare providers should be cautious when selecting and using apps for treatment.

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