STEPS Problem Solving Training vs Anchor ERP

STEPS (Steps To Effective Problem Solving) is a mobile app developed to help individuals apply the evidence-based problem-solving strategy taught in Problem-Solving Training (PST). PST is a metacognitive approach that teaches users a structured, step-by-step method (A-B-C-D-E-F) to break down challenges, set realistic goals, develop action plans, and evaluate outcomes. PST helps users avoid impulsive or discouraging problem-solving attempts and instead promotes self-efficacy through achievable, meaningful progress. Decades of research - including in traumatic brain injury (TBI), stroke, and caregiver populations - support its ability to reduce distress, enhance independence, and improve problem-solving skills across diverse conditions and life challenges. The STEPS app brings this powerful strategy to users' fingertips, offering a low-cost, accessible, and scalable way to use the PST strategy independently. Designed with the cognitive and emotional needs of individuals with TBI in mind, the app also holds promise for anyone seeking a simple and effective tool to manage life's daily problems. STEPS supports personalized goal setting and real-time application of the PST method. STEPS was funded in-part by the US Department of Defense.

A minimalist mental health app that does one thing: Exposure with Response Prevention. Anchor ERP is designed for individuals practicing exposure therapy independently or alongside a therapist. Ideal for managing OCD, specific phobias, social anxiety, panic disorder, PTSD, and generalized anxiety disorder. Fear & Exposure Management • Organize fears by customizable categories • Create an exposure menu with distress ratings • Document specific triggers • Track which exposures you've practiced • Compare predicted vs. actual distress levels Progress Tracking & History • Complete session history with detailed logs • Before/during/after predictions and responses • See what you learned from each exposure • Statistics dashboard showing total sessions, time, and average distress • Most-used response prevention strategies