On a journey to feel
a little better or BEDDA.
Go on a 30 day journey to feel a little better.
Or BEDDA.
With BEDDA you will go on a 30-day journey on which you will learn a breathing technique and easily actionable tools for relaxation and calming down.
What is BEDDA about?
We, an interdisciplinary team of psychologists and computer scientists, are investigating the effectiveness of an app for reducing stress, depression, and anxiety. We are conducting this research to improve treatment and treatment availability as well as prevention of these serious illnesses.
For this purpose, we have developed the BEDDA app. You can see a demonstration of the app in the video. BEDDA stands for Breathing Exercise for the Detection and Improvement of Stress, Depression, and Anxiety.
When does the journey start?
After a quick survey to ensure that you are elible to participate in the study you can download the app and the journey starts.
Who can participate?
Anyone meeting these requirements:
You are interested in reducing stress, improving your mood, and having more energy
You are willing to invest about 5 min for 30 trips/days
You are at least 18 years old
You are not in psychotherapeutic or psychiatric treatment (therapy and/or medication)
You are currently not suffering from a diagnosed mental health disease (e.g., Major Depressive Disorder)
You do not have any cardiovascular or respiratory (tract) diseases (e.g., Congestive Heart Failure, Asthma, COPD)
You are currently not pregnant.
What are my benefits?
Free Digital Coaching.
You will receive free digital coaching, which uses the latest scientific findings and which was developed by digital health experts.
Receive Daily
Advice.
You will receive tangible advice to stress less, be in a better mood, and have more energy.
Use Your Own Smartphone.
You can easily and conveniently participate via your personal smartphone.
Receive Personalized Feedback.
At the end of the study (or journey), you will receive personalized feedback on your progress and changes.
Compensation for Your Participation.
At the end of the study, you will receive a voucher worth CHF 40 for your participation.
Win Vouchers or a Fitness Smartwatch.
At the end of the study, you have the chance to win further vouchers worth CHF 100, 200, and 300 or a fitness smartwatch.
Meet the team.
We are a team of researchers, scientists, and software engineers working to improve BEDDA.
