App-based prevention courses
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Overview of app-based mental health prevention courses reviewed in accordance with Section 20 of the German Social Code, Book V (SGB V) and certified by the Central Prevention Review Board (ZPP)
- Scientifically sound
- Costs covered up to 100% depending on the app and health insurance provider
- The various apps partner with specific health insurance providers, so that in the event of a partnership, no upfront payment is required. The course is then free from the start, and there is no reimbursement process.
The list of apps was compiled in collaboration with the Institute for Social Medicine and Health Systems Research
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7 Mind
(german, english, french, italien, spanish)
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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
- 8 weeks – 1 session per week – approx. 45 min per session
- Presented by psychologist and author René Träger
- Goal: Strengthen your inner resources and improve your ability to manage stress
In-depth course materials, handouts, and quizzes
- 1 year of free, unlimited access to 7Mind with 1,000 meditations
- Price: €99
- Check here to see how much your health insurance will reimburse.
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Resilience in Coping with Stress
- 8 weeks – 1 module per week – approx. 45 min per module
- Presented by psychologist and author René Träger
- Goal: Strengthening mental resilience through the seven pillars of resilience
- In-depth course materials, handouts, and quizzes
- 1 year of free, unlimited access to 7Mind with 1,000 meditations
- Price: €99
- Check here to see how much your health insurance will reimburse.
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Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR)
- 8 weeks – 1 module per week – approx. 50 min per module
- Daily exercises and weekly intentions
- Narrated by Dorothea
- Based on Edmund Jacobson
- Goal: physical and mental relaxation through actively tensing and relaxing the muscles
- In-depth course materials, handouts, and quizzes
- 1 year of free, unlimited access to 7Mind with 1,000 meditations
- Price: €99
- Check here to see how much your health insurance will reimburse.
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Balloon
(german)
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Stress Reduction Through Mindfulness (MBSR)
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Resilience - Building Self-Strength and Self-Care
- Developed and narrated by psychologist and neuroscientist Boris Bornemann
- Goal: To build mental resilience through fundamental practices such as mindfulness, strengthening inner resources, kindness, and compassion during difficult times
- Supporting materials: Emails with insights on maintaining composure and managing difficult situations
- 1 year of free, unlimited access to the entire Balloon Library
- Price: €75
- Check here to see how much your health insurance covers.
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harmony
(german, english)
Resilience & Stress Management
- 8 weeks – 1 module per week
- Developed and presented by renowned experts in psychology, psychotherapy, medicine, and research
- Goal: To build resilience and improve quality of life
- Downloadable materials, exercises, and quizzes for each course unit
- 1 year of free, unlimited access to harmony Plus with over 500 videos, meditations, and mental health checkups
- Price: €99
- Check here to see how much your health insurance will reimburse.
mindance
(german, english)
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Stress Management Through Mindfulness (MBSR)
- 8 weeks – 1 module per week
- 60 minutes per module (information session + practical exercise + quiz)
- Created by experts
- Goal: To develop healthy ways of dealing with stress and utilize resources to manage stress constructively
- In-depth course materials, handouts, and quizzes on the topic
- 1 year of free, unlimited access to mindance with over 1,000+ interactive courses, exercises, and podcasts
- Price: €99
- Check here to see how much your health insurance will reimburse.
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Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR)
- 8 weeks – 1 module per week – 60 minutes per module (informational section + practical exercise + quiz)
- Created by experts
- Goal: To reduce stress and promote physical relaxation through the conscious tensing and relaxing of muscle groups
- In-depth course materials, handouts, and quizzes on the topic
- 1 year of free, unlimited access to Mindance with over 1,000+ interactive courses, exercises, and podcasts
- Price: €99
- Check here to see how much your health insurance covers.
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Mindzeit
(german, english)
Reducing Stress Through Mindfulness (MBSR)
- 8 weeks – 1 module per week, including an informational segment, exercises, an interactive knowledge quiz, and a comprehensive handbook
- Presented by Manfred Schmitz, a clinical psychologist and certified MBSR teacher (according to Jon Kabat-Zinn)
- Goal: Better manage stress and promote inner balance
- 1 year of free, unlimited access to MINDZEIT
- Price: €99
- Check here to see how much your health insurance will reimburse.
Preneo
(german, english)
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“Fit and Strong” and “Stress Management Course”
- 6 weeks
- 2 prevention courses running simultaneously
- Insights, exercises, and helpful tips for everyday life
- Goal: Actively reduce stress, recharge your energy, and boost resilience and physical fitness
- Free Sleep & Relax capsules from Shape Republik
- Price: €158
- Check here to see how much your health insurance will reimburse.
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Anti-Stress Program for Stomach & Mind
- 6 weeks
- 2 prevention courses running simultaneously
- Insights, exercises, and helpful tips for everyday life
- Group cooking sessions
- Goals: healthy eating, relaxation, and peace of mind
- Free access to the 7Mind app for 3 months
- Price: €158
- Check here to see how much your health insurance will reimburse.
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Note/Disclaimer: The apps listed on this website are not affiliated with Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg. This is merely an informative compilation. OVGU assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, completeness, or availability of the content. The same applies to any rights, operating models, or services associated with the listed apps.