An app created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for anyone with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
PTSD Coach |
By US Department of Veteran Affairs |
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What does the app do?
The app has 4 sections in which users can learn about PTSD, find ways to manage it, track their symptoms and get further support. In the ‘manage’ section users are provided with a variety of tools and tips for coping with PTSD such a guided relaxation audio tracks and imagery exercises. To track symptoms, users complete a 20-question assessment on a regular basis. The app allows users to view their symptom scores in a graph, export their score, and set up reminders to take the assessment. For a more detailed description of the app, see Google Play or iTunes and for a detailed review, see Reviews.
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Date of this review: February 2017 |
Privacy and security
The app does not appear to have a privacy policy so it is unclear what happens to information such as symptom assessment scores entered via the app. The app does not require users to enter personal data such as name and email address. Read more about things you can do to improve your safety and security when using apps.
Review details
Date of review: November 2017
Platform reviewed: Android
App version: 3.1
Download size: 91.35 MB
Other useful resources
This app has been reviewed by other independent websites.
- PTSD Coach – A professional review One Mind PsyberGuide
Learn More
U.S Department of Veteran Affairs website
Coulon SM, Monroe CM, West DS. A Systematic, Multi-domain Review of Mobile Smartphone Apps for Evidence-Based Stress Management. Am J Prev Med. 2016 Jul;51(1):95-105.
Related resources
This app has been reviewed by other independent websites:
- PTSD Coach Ranked
- PTSD Coach iMedical Apps
- Comparison of two PTSD apps: PTSD Coach and T2 Mood Tracker PsyberGuide
This US-based app has been adapted by other countries:
References
The following references relate to articles about apps for Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
- Possemato K, Kuhn E, Johnson EM, et al. Development and refinement of a clinician intervention to facilitate primary care patient use of the PTSD Coach app. Transl Behav Med. 2016 Feb 22.
- Miller CJ, McInnes DK, Stolzmann K, et al. Interest in Use of Technology for Healthcare Among Veterans Receiving Treatment for Mental Health. Telemed J E Health. 2016 Oct;22(10):847-854. Epub 2016 Mar 16.
- Price M, Kuhn E, Hoffman JE, Ruzek J, et al. Comparison of the PTSD Checklist (PCL) Administered via a Mobile Device Relative to a Paper Form. J Trauma Stress. 2015 Oct;28(5):480-3.
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