Breathe2Relax

Description:

Breathe2Relax is designed to be a portable stress management tool that helps you to develop diaphragmatic ('belly') breathing techniques. The app provides step-by-step instructions for performing breathing exercises - and allows you to record and track your perceived stress levels over time. It can be used alone or as part of a wider stress reduction treatment program. You can personalise the app by choosing imagery, music and inhalation/exhalation lengths to suit. The app also includes audio and video presentations detailing the physical and emotional effects of stress. It is available for iPhone and iPad users as well as Android smartphones.

Service URL:

http://t2health.org/apps/breathe2relax

Agency Responsible:

The National Center for Telehealth & Technology .

Mobile Platforms:

Apple and Android.

Details

Format:

Smartphone Application.

Intervention Type:

Stress management including relaxation. And educational material

Course Structure:

No Set Course.

Course Length:

Moderate (2-5 modules). Program includes instructions for performing breathing exercises as well as information about the effects of stress

Support Option:

No support. Although you can track your stress levels over time

Target Audience

Primary Category:

Stress.

Target Audience:

Adult.

Language:

English.

Access

Mobile platforms:

Android:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.t2health.breathe2relax&feature=search_result

Apple:

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/breathe2relax/id425720246?mt=8

Fee:

Free.

Access:

Open: No registration required.

Contact Details:

mobileapplications@t2health.org

Research evidence

Research Trials:

0

Research RCTs:

0

Outcome Summary:

No research evidence on the effectiveness of the mobile application is currently available

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