Selbstmanagement Psychische‑Gesundheits‑Beratung

MoodGYM

MoodGYM is an online training program designed for individuals who would like to prevent mental health problems, to reduce symptoms of depression and/or to enhance their psychological strength. 
IMPORTANT NOTE: MoodGYM is not suitable for people with clinical levels of depression or anxiety.
Languages: MoodGYM is available in German and English; the German version is for free (supported by AOK – Allgemeine Ortskrankenkasse); the English version comes with a monthly fee. Inquiries regarding an institutional subscription are ongoing.
Target group: original conceptualized in an academic setting for especially young adults; demonstrated effectiveness in individuals of various ages and ethnicity in different settings.
Format: The program is composed of five 20-to 40-minute modules, an interactive game, anxiety and depression assessments, a downloadable relaxation audio file, an online workbook for users to record their responses to quizzes and exercises and track their progress through the program, and a feedback assessment. The modules are designed to be completed sequentially over a 6-week period.
Fee: moodgym individual access (12 months) is available for €24.00 (plus local taxes of €4.56).
Contents (descriptions taken from the MoodGYM-portal): The training sessions focus on aspects of cognitive behavior therapy, including cognitive restructuring, the relationship between thoughts and feelings, behavioral activation, relaxation, stress management and problem solving. At the completion of each module, users are provided with a summary of the module's key concepts, as well as any changes in the user's self-reported depression and anxiety symptoms. Throughout MoodGYM, users are encouraged to further develop the skills learned in the program by applying and practicing them in real-world situations.

deprexis24

Fully automated treatment that adapts to individual patient needs and works as a standalone or fits into existing therapy plans. It is designed to facilitate recovery from depressive symptoms.
Languages: Deprexis is available in nine languages, including e.g.German, English, Portuguese, and Spanish.
Provider: Developed by GAIA AG’s multidisciplinary team of experts in medicine, clinical psychology, psychotherapy and software development. In Germany, the tool is supported by a number of health insurance providers including but not limited to DAK or IKK Südwest.
Target group: individuals with (mild) depression symptoms
Format: The program is composed of 11 modules of 10 to 60 min each.
Contents (descriptions taken from the deprexis-portal):
Deprexis is a modular interactive self-help program, accessible across all devices with internet capabilities, allowing patients to self-manage their depression anytime, anywhere, in the available language most convenient to them. It is a fully automated, AI-Powered digital treatment and as such a CE-marked medical device with market authorization from the FDA. It is safe and confidential and can easily be integrated into any existing care plan. Deprexis is clinically shown to reduce depressive symptoms as well as improve self-esteem and quality of life. It provides Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other effective psychotherapeutic techniques. It is tailored to specific patient needs and cognitive capabilities.