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Comment · 6 years ago
Yep this is our exact aim! I've responded with some of the studies above, if you have any questions about the studies or areas, I'd be more than happy to speak about them.
Comment · 6 years ago
Yeah we're actively trying not to generalize,which was a big reason we split the IBS program into its own product (Nerva). We plan on continuing the issue-specific product development rather than building a broad app including all issues.

Interesting idea - I'll see if there's a way we could implement this. We've definitely tried to align ourselves with building an effective program, if you pay through the website and don't see an improvement in symptoms after the program, you can get a full refund.

Comment · 6 years ago
Sorry about the delay, we're based in Melbourne, Australia so time zones are an issue. The two most researched areas include IBS and Chronic Pain, which is why they're the first focuses for us.

Here are some studies on IBS using hypnotherapy: - https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/apt.13706 (the study we're based off) - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1773844/ (5 year effects showed) - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25736234/ (1000 patients, 76% responding) - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24840368/ (meta analysis of IBS hypnotherapy studies)

In terms of how hypnotherapy works for IBS, the exact mechanism isn't known. It's been shown to help with reducing visceral hypersensitivity and improving intestinal motility, thought to be due to utilising the gut-brain connection.

And for pain management: - https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Controlled-trial-of-hy... (fibromalgia) - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16025734/ (disability related pain) - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19459087/ (low-back pain)

There's also more research into other areas including: erectile disfunction, exam anxiety, depression, etc.

The harder part with a double blind study is developing the placebo side, since from a patients perspective it's very easy to know if you're getting the psychological treatment (hypnotherapy) or not. It's possible using a sham treatment or something similar, or using a waitlist or active control.

Comment · 6 years ago
I hope you enjoy and see results from the program - I'd love to hear your feedback and thoughts.
Comment · 6 years ago
That's great to hear. It's actually one of the areas we're looking at building a product into due to the effectiveness of hypnotherapy with it.
Comment · 6 years ago
No worries! I'm interested to hear your thoughts after you do.
Comment · 7 years ago
I'll be waiting!

It's only on the Apple App Store at the moment, if you search Mindset on the App Store it will be the first non-ad app.

Comment · 7 years ago
Good luck! Hope you enjoy it and it helps :)
Comment · 7 years ago
Yeah it's really hard to replicate the feeling of being in a room with someone and talking through specific situations in your life. Talk therapy (and probably all therapy) is better in person, but there's value in being able to do some home exercises and sessions as well even if it doesn't replace therapy.

There are other therapy approaches which are more suited to be delivered through a phone. Something that we've seen work really well is teaching coping skills, mental models and different perspectives. It's much less about focusing on your past and life situations, and more about actionable skills that you can learn to manage mental health issues.

Comment · 7 years ago
100%, focusing too much on the past can leave you stuck there. Developing coping skills and new perspectives can free you from the past.

It's why our sessions all focus on brief therapy and practical psychology principles.

Comment · 7 years ago
It shouldn't be that someone's income determines whether or not they can get help. We've learnt that a lot more people want help than those who get help due to two main reasons: - too expensive - perceived stigma associated with getting help

This is starting to change and I hope it continues

Comment · 7 years ago
I'd love to read it when you've finished it!

Approaching it from changing mental models, perspectives and learning new skills is how we view mental health issues management/prevention. If you're interested in this angle, you should try out one of our sessions at Mindset. It'd be really great to hear what you think of them.

Comment · 8 years ago
Many apps are very similar approach and provide a lot of value to users - see Headspace and Calm with meditation. These apps, similarly to us, provide effective content and ensure a great experience in developing a productive habit. This productive habit rewards you every day with self-improvement. Would you group these apps in the "srsly?" bucket?
Comment · 8 years ago
Cheers. Haha don't worry you're not... yet. Kidding but would love you're feedback on how to session goes!
Comment · 8 years ago
Sorry we don't currently have any ETA since we had to learn to code to develop this app, and we decided to focus on iOS development first. We're looking into Android development now but don't want to estimate a time yet since it would be based on little knowledge.

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