ATTENTION BIAS MODIFICATION TREATMENT APP MARKET ANALYSIS

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A recent development in the technology has led to a new system called Attention-bias Modification Treatment App (ABMT) also known as Cognitive Bias Modification (CBM). Researchers from the Association for Psychological Science suggests that playing video games based on the Attention Bias Modification Training (ABMT) app for as little as 25 minutes can help alleviate anxiety in adults. Though still in its nascent stage of implementation, Attention Bias Modification Training shows promise among the scientific community for the treatment of anxiety. With increasing use of smartphones, psychological scientists find this technology an opportunity to develop treatment for mental health problems like anxiety and depression.

Cognitive Bias Modification (CBM) is an established mobile app platform for treating anxiety. It is a scientifically validated approach to help people train their habits of thought or cognitive process in the positive direction. Psych Me Up!, HappyTap and Mood Mint are some of the mobile applications that help reducing anxiety. Currently the treatment through this technology seems to be promising in adults. Studies in pediatric population are underway. Studies conducted so far reflects successful reduction in attention to negative aspects and threats, reduced anxiety vulnerability and a high degree of reliability.