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MoodTools

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A free mobile toolkit for depression screening and CBT-style mood support.

MoodTools is a smartphone app offering self-help tools for people dealing with low mood or depression. It includes a PHQ-9 depression questionnaire with symptom tracking, a cognitive-therapy-style thought diary, and a suicide safety plan with emergency resources.

Why it stands out

  • Uses the PHQ-9, a widely used depression screening questionnaire, rather than a casual mood quiz.
  • Combines day-to-day CBT-style reflection with crisis-oriented safety planning in one app.
  • Designed as a no-cost smartphone tool, making it more accessible than many subscription-based mental health apps.
  • Focuses specifically on depression and negative mood rather than trying to cover every wellness topic.

Good to know

  • The app explicitly states that it is not a replacement for treatment or medical intervention.
  • Its scope is centered on depression and negative moods, so it may not fit users seeking broader mental health support.
  • Crisis tools can help with planning, but they are not a substitute for emergency services during immediate danger.
  • The described product is a smartphone app, not a full web-based therapy platform.

Under the radar: Complete the safety plan during a calmer moment rather than waiting until a crisis, so the emergency resources and coping steps are already ready when they are hardest to think through.

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