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Mood tracking is a positive psychology technique for improving mental health where a person records their mood, usually at set time intervals, in order to help identify patterns in how their mood varies. It has been suggested as a self-help method for people suffering from mood disorders such as anxiety, clinical depression, and bipolar disorder.[1]

The recording of moods can be carried out within smartphone apps[2][3][4], for example Happiness, Moodistory, Moodlytics, T2 Mood Tracker.

Some other formats include:

References

  1. ^ a b Karimova, Hokuma (5 March 2018). "Mood Charts: Track Your Mood With The Bullet Journal Mood Tracker & Other Charts". Positive Psychology Program. Retrieved 5 September 2018.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ McMillan, Graeme (22 February 2013). "Screw moodrings! Keep track of your emotions with a mood-phone". Digital Trends. Retrieved 27 September 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ Hume, Tim (26 February 2013). "Are you happy or sad? New smartphone app maps your mental state". CNN. Retrieved 27 September 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ^ Gunter, Joel (8 May 2013). "'App therapist' mines data to track your mood". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 27 September 2013.
  5. ^ Stein, Loren (1 January 2020). "Depression Recovery: Keeping a Mood Journal". HealthDay. Retrieved 2 August 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)