Mood Watch APP
San Diego – February 5, 2013 – Nearly 21 million people in the U.S. live with mood disorders such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Regularly tracking daily emotions can reveal patterns and triggers, helping individuals better understand their moods. Consistent mood records also improve conversations with doctors and therapists by showing changes over time.
If comfort food isn’t enough, Mood Watch offers a practical tool to help.
For $0.99, Mood Watch is a mobile application for iPhone and iPod touch designed to help people with mood disorders monitor their mental and emotional health and take more informed steps toward feeling better.
Available now in the App Store for $0.99, Mood Watch is endorsed by the International Bipolar Foundation and provides simple, practical tools to support daily mood management.
“Living with severe bipolar disorder was incredibly difficult,” said Kimberly Knox, inventor of Mood Watch. “After repeated hospitalizations I began tracking my sleep, blood pressure and moods on paper to understand how meditation, supplements and medications affected me. When I returned home I wanted an easier way to gather that information. I brought my charts to an Apple store, was connected with two developers, and within a month—thanks to feedback from the International Bipolar Foundation and beta testers—Mood Watch came to life.”
How it works
Mood Watch helps users track mental, emotional and physical well-being through brief daily entries. Users record sleep quality, blood pressure, meditation, and answer a short set of questions about how they feel.
Three times a day—morning, noon and night—users rate these mood states:
1. Anxiety
2. Mood
3. Calmness
4. Focus/Mindfulness
5. Energy Level
Users can add personal notes to capture specific details about their day. At the end of the week, the app generates a comprehensive report summarizing entries. Reports can be printed for personal review or emailed to a physician or therapist to support treatment discussions.
The app also lets users list supplements or medications and set reminders to help follow a prescribed regimen or personal plan.
“As the mother of a son with bipolar disorder, I’ve dedicated much of my life to improving care and support,” said Muffy Walker, MSN, MBA, president of the International Bipolar Foundation. “I’ve used Mood Watch and find it a simple, effective way for people with mood disorders to take an active role in their overall health and well-being.”
About Mood Watch
Mood Watch is a mobile app for iPhone and iPod touch that gives people with mood disorders practical tools to better understand and manage their moods. The app helps users track daily symptoms, sleep, medications, and other factors that influence well-being, and produces reports useful for reflection and clinical conversations.
Kim Knox, Creator of Mood Watch