Self-help Anxiety Management (SAM) app

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An app by the University of West of England to help people cope with anxiety.

Self-help Anxiety Management (SAM)	By University of the West of England and myOxygen
	Features Self-help tools Education and information Anxiety tracking Trigger log Discussion forum
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Cost	Free

What does the app do?

This app helps users learn about anxiety and practice self-help techniques to manage it. Users can keep track of their anxiety levels and the things that make it worse. The self-help section offers a variety of tools such as breathing exercises, muscle relaxation exercises, meditation, thought exercises, games, and tips. Users can add their favourite self-help tools to an ‘anxiety toolkit’ for quick access. The app also has a discussion forum for users to share their thoughts about managing anxiety. For a more detailed description of the app, see Google Play or iTunes and for a detailed review, see Reviews.

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PROS	CONS
✔ Instructions for using app provided ✔ App has a comprehensive education component ✔ App provides many different self-help techniques	✘ None

PROS

CONS

✔ Instructions for using app provided

✔ App has a comprehensive education component

✔ App provides many different self-help techniques

✘ None

Privacy and security

Users do not need an account or password to use most of the app - only the discussion forum 'Social Cloud'. The Privacy Policy states that the University of the West of England collects user data on device systems, anxiety ratings, comments and ratings of self-help techniques. Data are linked to usernames and passwords but no other personal information is entered when using of the app. The University does not share data with a third party. View the app privacy policy. Read more about things you can do to improve your safety and security when using apps.