Using the CARE for MDD app
Accessing and completing the brain exercises
Your brain exercises and therapeutic lessons can be accessed from the home screen. You will need to complete your therapeutic lesson before you can access your brain exercise.
The app will give you directions on how to complete the brain exercises. The exercise may feel difficult at times, but that is normal.
Remember, it's not about speed or accuracy. The exercise is designed to keep your brain challenged and engaged.
Brain exercises
- To begin your assigned brain exercise, go to the 'Home' screen in the app and tap 'Start' which can be found in the brain exercise box
- You will have as much time as needed to complete an exercise once you begin it; however, if you start and are then interrupted for 15 minutes or more, the app will restart your session for the day.
- When you complete the brain exercise, tap 'Done' and you will return to the 'Home' screen
Accessing the therapeutic lessons
Therapeutic lessons are stored in the learn library and can be accessed by selecting 'Learn'.
Therapeutic lessons will be released for on-demand use once completed and can be found by selecting 'My Toolkit'.
Therapeutic Lessons
- To begin your assigned therapeutic lesson, go to the Home screen in the app and tap 'Start' which can be found in the therapeutic lessons box. Follow the instructions in the app to complete the therapeutic lesson.
- When you complete the therapeutic lesson, tap 'Done' and you will return to the Home screen to start your next task.
- You can go back to finish therapeutic lessons any time from the 'Learn' tab on the menu bar at the bottom of your screen.
Learn Library
- There are a total of 18 therapeutic lessons. The therapeutic lessons are stored in the learn library and can be accessed by tapping 'Learn.'
Toolkit
- After the therapeutic lessons are completed, they will be added to the 'Toolkit.' You can revisit and practice completed therapeutic lessons by tapping on 'Toolkit.'
What about text messages and in-app notifications?
When you set up CARE for MDD, you will have the choice to set up a daily notification to remind you of your task for that day. Alternatively, you can set up reminders in your smartphone calendar, or you can skip reminders altogether.
You will also receive text messages that are tailored to you and your progress on your treatment journey and include content to reinforce what you have learned from the therapeutic lessons.
Accessing and editing your profile
You can view and edit your profile from the home screen by touching the profile icon on the top right of the home screen.
If you would like to have all this information to hand, you can view and download the patient user guide.
Call 999 or go to the nearest Accident and Emergency department if you are experiencing a medical emergency or you are in immediate danger of suicide.
If you have any questions about your depression, please contact your healthcare professional, or call 111.
Abbreviations
- MDD: Major Depressive Disorder
