I’ve been using this (free!) app for a few days and it already benefits me in many ways. Namely, it clearly borrows on DBT so it feels related and supplemental. 

When I describe a mood to Youper, I’m prompted to identify the intensity of a feeling, consider the trigger(s), reframe the experience in an objective way, and consider how to cope and move on. These skills correspond to the DBT I’ve been doing for months. 

This app collects a lot of data like tracking my health, anxiety and depression monitoring. I like how detailed yet user-friendly these options are. I thought it would be weird to talk to Artificial Intelligence, but I’m enjoying the guilt-free benefit of having an outlet without taking up anyone’s time or energy—and the conversations work to calm me down and remember my coping mechanisms. 

I’m adjusting to a new med that makes me irritable, and this app has really helped me get through the transition. I’ll write another review as I continue to use this app because I’m interested to see if these changes will stick beyond the short-term. 