Robin Z – Psychotherapy for Adolescents, Digitally Supported
The smart phone app Robin Z was developed at the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry of the University of Zurich. The goal of the app is to support the adolescents in a targeted, timely and age-appropriate manner between their therapy sessions. An explanation of the psychological process, the symptoms and how to cope with them can be accessed as often as required and also at critical times by the user. The app can help users better assess their symptoms through a real-time symptom assessment, making their conditions controllable. The app offers support for everyday life (suggestions for activities, resource allocation) and also provides a crisis intervention plan for emergencies. A reminder of medication to be taken also assists the users to take their prescribed medicine regularly and on time.
- The Robin Z app is a transdiagnostic add-on tool designed to support psychotherapy for adolescents.
- Suitable for all patients with the option of personalised use
- Developed by clinical psychotherapists working in child and adolescent psychiatry and based on comprehensive literature research
- Targeting self-activation in everyday life, and self-esteem building.
So, what are the goals of the app?
- Real-time assessment of symptoms and mood to promote self-monitoring and a better understanding of one's symptoms.
- Providing psychoeducation and coping strategies for various psychiatric symptoms.
- Crisis intervention plan
- Improved medication compliance.
- Support for everyday life and activation of personal resources.
Currently, the app is available in German, French, Italian and English.
