Anxiety Road Podcast

I get a little long winded but in this episode, I needed to explain what are medical apps and what isn't. That breathing app on your phone probably isn't a medical app. That is the topic of this weeks episode. If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741. Resources Mentioned:  U.S. Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Device Software Functions Including Mobile Medical Applications   U.S. FDA page Examples of Mobile Apps That Are NOT Medical Devices   Headspace and Talkspace, Both companies provide connections to virtual therapists via audio, text or vendor.    Rootd – Panic Attack Relief This is an app that helps those of you with panic attacks to handle your symptoms. It provides an education module, symptom relief, a journaling module and other resources.   MoodKit This app uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as the foundation of some of the activities in the app.  It is a hybrid between