Rootd: Panic Attacks & Anxiety
Support calm during a panic attack.
Application selected by experts
Last updated on June 25th, 2025.
Application selected by a multidisciplinary team — clinicians, patients and researchers — based on an evidence-based approach.
Description
Rootd offers simple tools to reduce anxiety and lessen the intensity of panic attacks, such as breathing exercises and calming phrases. In moments of intense stress, a quick-access help button is available. If panic attacks are frequent, consider speaking with a professional.
Free to use, with optional content starting at $79.99/year, 7-day free trial
Reasons for selection
Regain calm quickly with a help button
Understand what happens in the body during a panic attack
Practice deep breathing and track anxiety triggers
Summary of Our Expert Review
App Evaluation
- Tested by healthcare professionals and patient partners
Evidence and endorsement
- The app uses one or more evidence-based approaches
- Most features effectively support the main objective; some additional complementary features are also offered
- App deemed appropriate for self-care wellness use, based on recognized approaches and expert review
Cybersecurity and privacy
- Applies best practices in cybersecurity and privacy
- The app was updated within the last 6 months
- The app limits its requests to essential permissions
- The app asks for permission before collecting your data
- Data is hosted in Quebec or Canada
- The privacy policy clearly outlines how your data is used
User Experience and Acceptability
- Adapted to the Quebec context
- Privacy policy available in English only
- Uses clear, accessible language
- Privacy policy is easily accessible before using the app
- Caring tone that respects diverse mental health realities
- Reflects diversity in its content and settings
- No visible ads during use
App Technical Sheet
Information provided by the developer
- Developer
- Simply Rooted Media Inc.
- Useful links
- Privacy policy
- Available platforms
- Apple
- Android
Support for Using the App
Support is available through the app developer.
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Last update of the content of this page: June 25th 2025
