What's Up? A Mental Health App Reviews

Useful App

Jay and DBO

This app is rated a 4.5 out of 5. It has well developed sections that provide great pieces of information for the user. While it may appear simple and very basic, I like the idea of trying to keep the app free as much as possible. The password lock can really be helpful for users who use this for their daily tracking of mood, emotions, and habits. This app seems very ideal for adolescent because during this stage youth can experience everyday stressors such as “the daily issues individuals face, such as money problems, traffic difficulties, time pressure, poor sleeping patterns, homework, work conflicts, family coping styles, aggravations from parents, struggles in a relationship, a quarrel with a friend, neighborhood violence, school dangers, and dietary problems” (Laser, J.A. & Nicotera, N.,2021). The app seemed very simple to use although there were some tabs for example “stay in today” it seems like this one needed more development. There is just a picture. It seems it may be intended for a moment when the user is possibly having an episode or hard time and needs some kind of anchor to keep them from spiraling. Instead of having a person tell you that “you’re okay” or “you’re safe” it has an image that tries to play that role. It could use some work. It is very simple and not interactive at all. There could be some calming music playing, as before mentioned needing a sound aspect to the app. Or just more quotes or images that can help someone feel validated or safe in the moment that they are having a hard time. Another thing that they could implement is having a faster way of arriving to that tab versus going through two different buttons to get to it. It almost seems hidden. Perhaps implementing an emergency button for when the user is going through a crisis to reach that page at a moment's notice. They can have it somewhere on the main menu with bright colors to make it stand out. Another critique I would add is changing the targeted age group. I would recommend that the target age group should be 13 years old and above due to the vocabulary level and content of some of the forum posts. I don’t believe the younger users would be able to understand or even relate as they are probably not at the right age to do so. Other than that the app does everything else as intended. It’s definitely a useful tool for those that can utilize it. But I feel further working on the outline of the app and the visual aspect will help it become more intuitive and fun to use.

Good but needs more added

givemethatedm

I think this app works well with visualizing your problems differently and easy to use however, it needs more updated features. Definitely good for anxiety and depression.

Great app

miagirl9

Everything is great! (: the only thing I’d request is maybe a push notification when someone replies to you on the forums

Virtually useless

writefast

For me, almost profoundly useless. The ideas and the mindfulness stuff, pretty good. The forums? A cesspool.

Happy!

lillybird20

This is perfect for me, I have borderline personality disorder and this is like a dbt skills book condensed into a simple format that is great for me when I am overwhelmed, simply just upset etc. thank you very much- this is the first app I’ve found that actually helps me ?

Good

niki.r16

Thank you for making this app. I’m very stressed and anxious and cry all the time for no reason. Your app makes me feel like I’m not alone and is very detailed and though rough. I love the journal option. I love the help I’ve received. This app is my favorite one on my phone.

Works great for panic/anxiety attacks

jelyn

I find this app very helpful because it lets you choose between many different activities, many with assist with an in the moment anxiety/panic attack. Simple but wonderfully effective

It’s okay

charity windom

The app is really useful but when you go into the forums there’s so much drama, it made me a lot more depressed than I was. There were a lot of friendly people but I was called insulting names by some people.

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libbidy2010

I’m very impressed! This app is everything that’s right, honestly. I was so skeptical. I have several diagnosis including C-PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury, Panic Disorder, bipolar 1, agoraphobia, dissociation, etc. If I have a bad enough panic attack, I lose nights of sleep, which triggers my bipolar mania. I can have panic attacks because I’m afraid of having a panic attack. I work hard for my stability and if I think I’m losing it I fall apart. My point is, this app helps me tremendously when I’m triggered. It grounds me in ways I’ve heard of in therapy but haven’t been able to utilize during episodes. Now that these proven methods are all in one app, I can use them without much effort. Yesterday I called a crisis line. When that didn’t work I figured I’d look for anything else to help. It’s the weekend and it’s New Years, my counselor isn’t available. This app is always there; when it’s late, the weekend, anytime. If you struggle at all with any aspect of your mental health, I highly recommend this app. Especially if you have panic attacks or things like ptsd or agoraphobia. It could save you hours or days of recovery time. To the creator(s) of this app. From the bottom of my black-and-blue heart, thank you ? UPDATE: I do not recommend the forums they are toxic. Everything else 10/10

Best app ever

CeCeCheyanne2020

I have been seeking an app to help me manage my life and I came across what’s up and i am completely blown away. I have literally just started using it and I love it. You can tell that that thought and sincerity was put into making this app. It’s completely free unless you want different themes and it’s perfect!

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