MindSurf

Description:

MindSurf is an app which is based on the Method of Levels (MOL). MOL is a transdiagnostic cognitive therapy developed by clinical psychologists. This app aims to help you manage your stress level, improve focus, and eventually improve your quality of life. Under your instructions, the app will send you questions throughout the day to help you examine your feelings and thoughts. By answering these questions through either text message or saying the answers out loud, you are expected to be more aware of your feelings and thoughts, which will help relieve your stress and anxiety.

Service URL:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mindsurf-manage-stress/id930776225?mt=8

Agency Responsible:

Tim Carey.

Mobile Platforms:

Apple and Android.

Details

Format:

Smartphone Application.

Intervention Type:

Stress management including relaxation.

Course Structure:

No Set Course.

Course Length:

Short (less than 1 module or equivalent).

Support Option:

No support.

Target Audience

Primary Category:

Stress.

Target Audience:

Adult.

Language:

English.

Access

Mobile platforms:

Android:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vtnetzwelt.mindsurf

Apple:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mindsurf-manage-stress-improve-quality-of-life/id930776225?mt=8

Fee:

Free. Mindsurf has In-App Purchases

Access:

Open: No registration required.

Contact Details:

tim.carey@flinders.edu.au

Research evidence

Research Trials:

1

Research RCTs:

0

Outcome Summary:

A pilot study of 23 partcipants using the app over one-week found that the format and contents of the app were acceptable. A significant decrease was found on levels of psychological distress (as measured by DASS21) over a two-week period. No significant difference was found on perceived levels of daily distress and wellbeing using 10-point Likert scales, indicating the app did not perturb participants' daily life.

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Research paper citations

Carey, T. A., Haviland, J., Tai, S. J., Vanags, T., & Mansell, W. (2016). MindSurf: a pilot study to assess the usability and acceptability of a smartphone app designed to promote contentment, wellbeing, and goal achievement. BMC psychiatry, 16(1), 442.