The
Department of Health and Human Services offers various Smartphone applications
that can assist individuals with refraining from smoking. These Smoking
Cessation apps provide strategies, tracking mechanisms and support. They
are designed to guide a smoking through various phases of quitting and staying
smoke free. Below are the apps and a brief description of what they
accomplish:
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By:
National Cancer Institute Platforms:
iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad
This
mobile app will help you become smoke-free! It offers proven strategies and
tools to help assist you with giving up smoking. Features Include:
·
Calendar
functions to set a quit date, financial goals by date, and reminders
·
Track
daily smoking habits with an easy-to-use log
·
Graphic
features tracking the money you’ve saved and the number of packs you have not
smoked
·
Health
milestone alerts and craving tips to stay motivated
·
Facebook
and Twitter integration so you can update your friends when you’ve reach a
milestone
·
Video
diary features, and the ability to receive personalized video messages from
loved ones
By:
National Cancer Institute Platforms:
iPhone and Android
This
mobile app can help you prepare to quit smoking and support you in the days and
weeks after you quit. It describes what problems you can expect when you quit
smoking and includes interactive tips to keep you smoke free. With it you can
save useful information in favorites and share what you’re reading via
Facebook, Twitter, and e-mail
QuitStart
By:
National Cancer Institute Platforms:
iPhone
The
QuitSTART mobile app will kick-start your smoke free lifestyle. With it you can
track cravings and moods and monitor your progress toward achieving smoke free
milestones. The app also allows you to identify your smoking triggers,
and upload personalized “pick me ups” for support during challenging times.
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