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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.

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.

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.

I hope you enjoy and see results from the program - I'd love to hear your feedback and thoughts.

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.

No worries! I'm interested to hear your thoughts after you do.

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.

Good luck! Hope you enjoy it and it helps :)

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.

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.

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

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.

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?

Cheers. Haha don't worry you're not... yet. Kidding but would love you're feedback on how to session goes!

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.

Yep! On the website if you press the "Coming Soon" button with the Android icon on the home page, it takes you to a page when you can subscribe to be notified when the Android version is released.

Thank you! We had an old link connected to that button - should be fixed now.

That's really odd, haven't heard of that happening before. What software version is your iPhone? Does it let you download it to your phone at all? Or is the button not letting you download? Sorry about this!

An app ensures progress, so our packs are designed to complete one session after the other since each behaviour is relatable within a pack. It also means you stay on track and listen daily. There's also the standard app benefits of accessibility, usability and a better experience than having to source and download audio files which might not be up to a good standard. Similar to how meditation apps like Calm and Headspace greatly increase the effectiveness and amount of people meditating due to the reasons above.

I think a lot of the people here are checking out the app and seeing the how it works/the benefits there, but I can provide some more info here for you. As I said in the other comment just then, you would listen to hypnosis sessions designed to retrain thought patterns that are affecting your poductivity and self-development. This includes behaviours such as concentration, confidence and much more. If there is anything you have questions about, feel free to ask them here and I'll respond asap!

You listen to science backed hypnosis sessions aimed at retraining certain behaviours, such as procrastination, focus and motivation. All of these behaviours are targeted towards self-development, and the sessions are around 20 mins on average. The app is best used on a daily basis to help you gain control over your subconscious.