The Linden Method

Description:

The Linden Method iPhone mobile application is designed to treat panic and anxiety disorders by teaching you to 'switch off' the 'fight-or flight' response. It includes various segments of video footage, including suggested techniques for breaking the 'anxiety cycle', replacing anxiety thoughts and visualisation exercises. The program also includes four 'super apps' to be used during panic attacks - The Panic Attack Talk Down, AnxietyStop Watch, BreatheRight, The Panic Eliminator. Information about various anxiety disorders is available - and details about the use of the application to treat different types of anxiety. Additional audio material is available for children (6-14 year olds).

Service URL:

http://www.thelindenmethodmobile.com/

Agency Responsible:

Charles Linden Media Ltd.

Mobile Platform:

Apple.

Details

Format:

Smartphone Application.

Intervention Type:

Other. The program teaches you to 'switch off' your body's fight or flight response

Course Structure:

Structured Course.

Course Length:

Long (more than 5 modules). Including instructions relating to the Linden Method, a collection of 'anxiety and panic buster' applications and information about different anxiety disorders

Support Option:

Program guidance. You can register for a 'support' version of the program

Target Audience

Primary Categories:

Panic disorder, Obsessive compulsive disorder and Generalised anxiety disorder. It also designed to treat PTSD

Target Audiences:

Child and Adult. There is a junior version suitable for children

Language:

English.

Access

Mobile platforms:

Apple:

http://itunes.apple.com/app/the-linden-method/id375243453?mt=8

Fee:

Fee-based.

Access:

Closed: Fee required.

Contact Details:

Through an online form: http://www.thelindenmethodmobile.com/contact.shtml

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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