Thriveport Overview
Thriveport, founded by clinical psychologists Dr. Drew Erhardt and Dr. Edrick Dorian, specializes in developing scientifically-sound mobile health (m-health) apps designed to enhance emotional and mental wellbeing. Here is an overview of their key products and features:
MoodKit
MoodKit, launched in 2011, is one of Thriveport’s flagship apps. It is a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)-based tool that helps users apply effective psychological strategies to their everyday lives.
Key Features:
- Mood Tracker: Allows users to enter daily mood ratings on a 1-10 scale, attach notes, and view 7-day or 30-day mood charts.
- Thought Checker: Helps users identify and modify distressing thoughts, reducing negative feelings by changing thought patterns.
- Activities Guide: Provides over 150 mood improvement activities tailored to individual needs, categorized into domains such as Social, Productivity, Enjoyment, Physical, and Healthy Habits.
- Journal: Enables users to make open-ended or template-based journal entries, organize notes chronologically, and export them for review or sharing with therapists.
- Customization: Users can add their own activities and journal templates, set custom reminders, and integrate with iOS calendars.
Moodnotes
Moodnotes, developed in partnership with ustwo, is another significant app from Thriveport. It extends the company’s reach into the m-health space with a focus on emotional and mental wellbeing.
Key Features:
- Mood Logging: Users input their emotions using a face icon and add notes about their mood and situation. The app adjusts its prompts based on the user’s emotional state.
- Thought Checker Tool: Helps users unpack distressing situations and identify unhealthy thinking patterns such as catastrophizing, negative filtering, and fortune telling. It encourages healthier responses and provides tools for future reference.
- Moodtrend Graph: Displays how the user’s mood changes or forms patterns over time, helping them gain insights into their emotional state.
- Positive Psychology: For users in a positive mood, the app offers gratitude journaling and other positive psychology exercises to maintain or enhance positive feelings.
General Functionality
Both apps are designed to be user-friendly and accessible, with the following common functionalities:
- Integration with Therapy: Users can email their notes and mood charts to their therapists, making it a useful tool in conjunction with formal therapy.
- Security and Privacy: Features include security PINs, Touch ID, and AirPrint capabilities to ensure user data is secure.
- Educational Content: The apps provide educational information and step-by-step guidance on CBT principles and mood improvement strategies.
Thriveport’s apps are not intended to replace medical help but are designed to be used by everyone, regardless of whether they have a diagnosed mental health issue, to promote better mental wellbeing and awareness of thinking habits.