Healthy coping using your mobile device
The My Coping Plan app is a free tool for anyone wanting to improve how they respond to unpleasant emotions—distress, worries, sadness, frustration.The app steps you through how to plan to use healthy coping strategies and is a reminder to use your plan when you’re upset. The app also has hints on how to stay healthy to make it less likely that you will be overwhelmed by emotions.
Frequently asked questions
Yes—in a clinical trial, people who used the My Coping Plan app had better wellbeing and less distress one month after using the app than people who didn’t.
Yes - but you need an internet connection to download the app initially.
All data is stored on your device and no information is shared with the developers.
The app content is maintained by USC and will be updated periodically. The app will automatically download any new or updated content each time it is restarted. To disable this feature deselect the 'Auto update content' option in the app menu.
You can provide feedback and suggestions for the app by emailing thompsoninstitute@usc.edu.au and/or rating the app on the Apple or Google Play store.