Evidence-based games built by qualified psychologists and a community that ensures that you know you’re not alone.
Evidence-based games built by qualified psychologists and a community that ensures that you know you’re not alone.
Evidence-based games built by qualified psychologists and a community that ensures that you know you’re not alone.
THE GAMES
THE GAMES
THE GAMES
Our 8 games, explained
Our 8 games, explained
Our 8 games, explained
Our games have been developed using research into cognitive process and psychological interventions, with the aim of helping people build healthier habits around stress, confidence, anxiety, and emotional resilience.
Our games have been developed using research into cognitive process and psychological interventions, with the aim of helping people build healthier habits around stress, confidence, anxiety, and emotional resilience.
Our games have been developed using research into cognitive process and psychological interventions, with the aim of helping people build healthier habits around stress, confidence, anxiety, and emotional resilience.
Tap the flip button on each to read more
Tap the flip button on each to read more
01 · PERCEPTION
Odd Man Out
This game trains attention. People who struggle with anxiety or low mood often focus more on negative things around them. By practising looking for neutral or positive options instead, participants strengthen their ability to shift attention. Over time, this can reduce rumination and anxious thinking.
Reflection Tip: Ask yourself, “How easy was it to shift my focus? Where do I notice my attention going in daily life?”
THE RESEARCH · ATTENTION BIAS MODIFICATION (ABM)
Individuals grappling with anxiety or depression often exhibit negative attention biases, meaning they tend to swiftly notice and dwell on negative stimuli.
ABM research has demonstrated the ability to redirect attention away from negative stimuli towards positive ones, effectively mitigating the negativity bias and alleviating symptoms of anxiety and depression. ABM even resulted in changes in the inferior temporal cortex, ventromedial prefrontal cortex and middle occipital gyrus.
Bar-Haim et al. (2007), Abend et al. (2019)


02 · PERCEPTION
Fill in the Blanks
This game works on interpretation. Many people automatically interpret ambiguous situations in a negative way (“They didn’t reply—maybe they’re upset with me”). By filling in blanks with positive or neutral endings, participants practise building healthier interpretations.
Reflection Tip: Think about, “What’s one situation I recently assumed the worst in? What might be another explanation?”
THE RESEARCH · INTERPRETATION BIAS MODIFICATION (IBM)
Individuals dealing with anxiety or depression often harbour negative interpretation biases, meaning they tend to interpret ambiguous or uncertain situations in a negative rather than rational manner.
IBM studies have revealed that individuals can be trained to interpret ambiguous information positively, ultimately diminishing symptoms of anxiety and depression by reducing this bias. Sakaki et al. (2020) found that following cognitive bias modification, when faced with ambiguous situations, people recalled the imagery instilled by the programme and modified their interpretations of the situation.
Sakaki et al. (2020)


03 · SELF WORTH
Affirmational Crossword
Here, affirmations are woven into a puzzle. Repeatedly encountering positive self-statements helps challenge negative self-talk and reinforce more balanced beliefs about the self.
Reflection Tip: Ask yourself, “Which affirmations felt natural? Which felt harder to believe? Why?”
Pick one affirmation to practise during the week.
THE RESEARCH · SELF AFFIRMATION
Cascio et al. (2015) found that when affirmed about themselves, people showed increased activity in brain regions associated with self-processing (medial prefrontal cortex + posterior cingulate cortex) and valuation (ventral striatum + ventral medial prefrontal cortex).
This study suggests that affirmations actually work on a biological level. Moreover, repeated exposure to something has tremendous implications on whether we like it and are familiar with it (Zajonc, 1968). Thereby, the extent to which we believe something, can be influenced by just how familiar we are with it i.e. how often we hear it.
Cascio et al. (2015), Zajonc (1968)


04 · CALM
Safe Space
A guided imagery exercise where participants imagine a calm, secure environment. Visualising this space can lower stress and anxiety, and provides a mental tool to return to when overwhelmed.
Reflection Tip: Consider, “What did I notice in my safe space—what could I see, hear, or feel?”
Remind yourself that you can return to this place whenever you need calm.
THE RESEARCH · MINDFULNESS BASED THERAPIES
Visualising a safe space is a technique used in mindfulness-based therapies, which has been evidenced to help with symptoms of stress, anxiety and panic (Hoffman, 2010).
Moreover, techniques like building a safe space have also been linked to greater levels of concentration, and feeling calm and present. Zehetmair et al. (2020) found that visualising a safe space regularly and incorporating this in daily practice helped many with their symptoms of trauma.
Hoffman (2010), Zehetmair et al. (2020)


05 · SELF WORTH
Me, Myself and I
This game builds self-compassion. Many people speak harshly to themselves but kindly to others. By practising treating oneself with warmth and understanding, participants reduce self-criticism and increase resilience.
Reflection Tip: Ask yourself, “What did my compassionate voice sound like? How was it different from my usual self-talk?”
THE RESEARCH · COMPASSION FOCUSED THERAPIES
At times, individuals may grapple with negative self-talk, often stemming from difficulties in cultivating feelings of warmth or compassion towards themselves.
Compassion-focused therapy offers a therapeutic approach to boost confidence and self-esteem. A key aspect of this therapy involves learning to visualise a compassionate figure, which helps simulate the effect of warmth on the brain, and activates the parasympathetic system (Kim et al. 2020).
Kim et al. (2020)


06 · CALM
Muscle Relaxation
This guided exercise alternates tensing and relaxing different muscle groups. It reduces physical tension and calms the nervous system, which is especially useful for stress and anxiety.
Reflection Tip: Reflect on, “Where did I feel the most tension? How did my body feel after?”
THE RESEARCH · PMR / MINDFULNESS
This is a technique used in mindfulness approaches. It helps regulate breathing, allows the person to feel calm, and reduces physical symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression (Toussaint et al., 2021).
Toussaint et al. (2021)


07 · CALM
Stress Buster
Prompts participants to remember and re-engage with small self-care habits that can get lost under stress. These habits build resilience and restore energy.
Reflection Tip: Ask yourself, “What’s one self-care action I can re-start this week?”
THE RESEARCH · HABIT ACTIVATION
The reduction of stress has largely been associated with good habits and a health lifestyle. However, in times of stress, anxiety or low mood, it often proves difficult to adhere to routine and sometimes, we might even lose interest or motivation to look after ourselves or continue activities we once enjoyed.
Through repetition and training activities, however, we can strengthen the positive associations to good habits and a healthy lifestyle.
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08 · CALM
In and Out
A simple paced breathing exercise. Regulating the breath helps calm the body, lowers heart rate, and reduces anxious symptoms.
Reflection Tip: Think about, “How did my breathing feel before and after?”
Notice moments in daily life when you can pause and use this exercise.
THE RESEARCH · BOX BREATHING
This game focuses on a technique called box breathing. Box breathing has been evidenced to help regulate the nervous system, and reduce symptoms of stress and anxiety (Balban et al., 2023).
Balban et al. (2023)


01 · PERCEPTION
Odd Man Out
This game trains attention. People who struggle with anxiety or low mood often focus more on negative things around them. By practising looking for neutral or positive options instead, participants strengthen their ability to shift attention. Over time, this can reduce rumination and anxious thinking.
Reflection Tip: Ask yourself, “How easy was it to shift my focus? Where do I notice my attention going in daily life?”


THE RESEARCH · ATTENTION BIAS MODIFICATION (ABM)
Individuals grappling with anxiety or depression often exhibit negative attention biases, meaning they tend to swiftly notice and dwell on negative stimuli.
ABM research has demonstrated the ability to redirect attention away from negative stimuli towards positive ones, effectively mitigating the negativity bias and alleviating symptoms of anxiety and depression. ABM even resulted in changes in the inferior temporal cortex, ventromedial prefrontal cortex and middle occipital gyrus.
Bar-Haim et al. (2007), Abend et al. (2019)
02 · PERCEPTION
Fill in the Blanks
This game works on interpretation. Many people automatically interpret ambiguous situations in a negative way (“They didn’t reply—maybe they’re upset with me”). By filling in blanks with positive or neutral endings, participants practise building healthier interpretations.
Reflection Tip: Think about, “What’s one situation I recently assumed the worst in? What might be another explanation?”


THE RESEARCH · INTERPRETATION BIAS MODIFICATION (IBM)
Individuals dealing with anxiety or depression often harbour negative interpretation biases, meaning they tend to interpret ambiguous or uncertain situations in a negative rather than rational manner.
IBM studies have revealed that individuals can be trained to interpret ambiguous information positively, ultimately diminishing symptoms of anxiety and depression by reducing this bias. Sakaki et al. (2020) found that following cognitive bias modification, when faced with ambiguous situations, people recalled the imagery instilled by the programme and modified their interpretations of the situation.
Sakaki et al. (2020)
03 · SELF WORTH
Affirmational Crossword
Here, affirmations are woven into a puzzle. Repeatedly encountering positive self-statements helps challenge negative self-talk and reinforce more balanced beliefs about the self.
Reflection Tip: Ask yourself, “Which affirmations felt natural? Which felt harder to believe? Why?”
Pick one affirmation to practise during the week.


THE RESEARCH · SELF AFFIRMATION
Cascio et al. (2015) found that when affirmed about themselves, people showed increased activity in brain regions associated with self-processing (medial prefrontal cortex + posterior cingulate cortex) and valuation (ventral striatum + ventral medial prefrontal cortex).
This study suggests that affirmations actually work on a biological level. Moreover, repeated exposure to something has tremendous implications on whether we like it and are familiar with it (Zajonc, 1968). Thereby, the extent to which we believe something, can be influenced by just how familiar we are with it i.e. how often we hear it.
Cascio et al. (2015), Zajonc (1968)
04 · CALM
Safe Space
A guided imagery exercise where participants imagine a calm, secure environment. Visualising this space can lower stress and anxiety, and provides a mental tool to return to when overwhelmed.
Reflection Tip: Consider, “What did I notice in my safe space—what could I see, hear, or feel?”
Remind yourself that you can return to this place whenever you need calm.


THE RESEARCH · MINDFULNESS BASED THERAPIES
Visualising a safe space is a technique used in mindfulness-based therapies, which has been evidenced to help with symptoms of stress, anxiety and panic (Hoffman, 2010).
Moreover, techniques like building a safe space have also been linked to greater levels of concentration, and feeling calm and present. Zehetmair et al. (2020) found that visualising a safe space regularly and incorporating this in daily practice helped many with their symptoms of trauma.
Hoffman (2010), Zehetmair et al. (2020)
05 · SELF WORTH
Me, Myself and I
This game builds self-compassion. Many people speak harshly to themselves but kindly to others. By practising treating oneself with warmth and understanding, participants reduce self-criticism and increase resilience.
Reflection Tip: Ask yourself, “What did my compassionate voice sound like? How was it different from my usual self-talk?”


THE RESEARCH · COMPASSION FOCUSED THERAPIES
At times, individuals may grapple with negative self-talk, often stemming from difficulties in cultivating feelings of warmth or compassion towards themselves.
Compassion-focused therapy offers a therapeutic approach to boost confidence and self-esteem. A key aspect of this therapy involves learning to visualise a compassionate figure, which helps simulate the effect of warmth on the brain, and activates the parasympathetic system (Kim et al. 2020).
Kim et al. (2020)
06 · CALM
Muscle Relaxation
This guided exercise alternates tensing and relaxing different muscle groups. It reduces physical tension and calms the nervous system, which is especially useful for stress and anxiety.
Reflection Tip: Reflect on, “Where did I feel the most tension? How did my body feel after?”


THE RESEARCH · PMR / MINDFULNESS
This is a technique used in mindfulness approaches. It helps regulate breathing, allows the person to feel calm, and reduces physical symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression (Toussaint et al., 2021).
Toussaint et al. (2021)
07 · CALM
Stress Buster
Prompts participants to remember and re-engage with small self-care habits that can get lost under stress. These habits build resilience and restore energy.
Reflection Tip: Ask yourself, “What’s one self-care action I can re-start this week?”


THE RESEARCH · HABIT ACTIVATION
The reduction of stress has largely been associated with good habits and a health lifestyle. However, in times of stress, anxiety or low mood, it often proves difficult to adhere to routine and sometimes, we might even lose interest or motivation to look after ourselves or continue activities we once enjoyed.
Through repetition and training activities, however, we can strengthen the positive associations to good habits and a healthy lifestyle.
XX
08 · CALM
In and Out
A simple paced breathing exercise. Regulating the breath helps calm the body, lowers heart rate, and reduces anxious symptoms.
Reflection Tip: Think about, “How did my breathing feel before and after?”
Notice moments in daily life when you can pause and use this exercise.


THE RESEARCH · BOX BREATHING
This game focuses on a technique called box breathing. Box breathing has been evidenced to help regulate the nervous system, and reduce symptoms of stress and anxiety (Balban et al., 2023).
Balban et al. (2023)
01 · PERCEPTION
Odd Man Out
This game trains attention. People who struggle with anxiety or low mood often focus more on negative things around them. By practising looking for neutral or positive options instead, participants strengthen their ability to shift attention. Over time, this can reduce rumination and anxious thinking.
Reflection Tip: Ask yourself, “How easy was it to shift my focus? Where do I notice my attention going in daily life?”


THE RESEARCH · ATTENTION BIAS MODIFICATION (ABM)
Individuals grappling with anxiety or depression often exhibit negative attention biases, meaning they tend to swiftly notice and dwell on negative stimuli.
ABM research has demonstrated the ability to redirect attention away from negative stimuli towards positive ones, effectively mitigating the negativity bias and alleviating symptoms of anxiety and depression. ABM even resulted in changes in the inferior temporal cortex, ventromedial prefrontal cortex and middle occipital gyrus.
Bar-Haim et al. (2007), Abend et al. (2019)
02 · PERCEPTION
Fill in the Blanks
This game works on interpretation. Many people automatically interpret ambiguous situations in a negative way (“They didn’t reply—maybe they’re upset with me”). By filling in blanks with positive or neutral endings, participants practise building healthier interpretations.
Reflection Tip: Think about, “What’s one situation I recently assumed the worst in? What might be another explanation?”


THE RESEARCH · INTERPRETATION BIAS MODIFICATION (IBM)
Individuals dealing with anxiety or depression often harbour negative interpretation biases, meaning they tend to interpret ambiguous or uncertain situations in a negative rather than rational manner.
IBM studies have revealed that individuals can be trained to interpret ambiguous information positively, ultimately diminishing symptoms of anxiety and depression by reducing this bias. Sakaki et al. (2020) found that following cognitive bias modification, when faced with ambiguous situations, people recalled the imagery instilled by the programme and modified their interpretations of the situation.
Sakaki et al. (2020)
03 · SELF WORTH
Affirmational Crossword
Here, affirmations are woven into a puzzle. Repeatedly encountering positive self-statements helps challenge negative self-talk and reinforce more balanced beliefs about the self.
Reflection Tip: Ask yourself, “Which affirmations felt natural? Which felt harder to believe? Why?”
Pick one affirmation to practise during the week.


THE RESEARCH · SELF AFFIRMATION
Cascio et al. (2015) found that when affirmed about themselves, people showed increased activity in brain regions associated with self-processing (medial prefrontal cortex + posterior cingulate cortex) and valuation (ventral striatum + ventral medial prefrontal cortex).
This study suggests that affirmations actually work on a biological level. Moreover, repeated exposure to something has tremendous implications on whether we like it and are familiar with it (Zajonc, 1968). Thereby, the extent to which we believe something, can be influenced by just how familiar we are with it i.e. how often we hear it.
Cascio et al. (2015), Zajonc (1968)
04 · CALM
Safe Space
A guided imagery exercise where participants imagine a calm, secure environment. Visualising this space can lower stress and anxiety, and provides a mental tool to return to when overwhelmed.
Reflection Tip: Consider, “What did I notice in my safe space—what could I see, hear, or feel?”
Remind yourself that you can return to this place whenever you need calm.


THE RESEARCH · MINDFULNESS BASED THERAPIES
Visualising a safe space is a technique used in mindfulness-based therapies, which has been evidenced to help with symptoms of stress, anxiety and panic (Hoffman, 2010).
Moreover, techniques like building a safe space have also been linked to greater levels of concentration, and feeling calm and present. Zehetmair et al. (2020) found that visualising a safe space regularly and incorporating this in daily practice helped many with their symptoms of trauma.
Hoffman (2010), Zehetmair et al. (2020)
05 · SELF WORTH
Me, Myself and I
This game builds self-compassion. Many people speak harshly to themselves but kindly to others. By practising treating oneself with warmth and understanding, participants reduce self-criticism and increase resilience.
Reflection Tip: Ask yourself, “What did my compassionate voice sound like? How was it different from my usual self-talk?”


THE RESEARCH · COMPASSION FOCUSED THERAPIES
At times, individuals may grapple with negative self-talk, often stemming from difficulties in cultivating feelings of warmth or compassion towards themselves.
Compassion-focused therapy offers a therapeutic approach to boost confidence and self-esteem. A key aspect of this therapy involves learning to visualise a compassionate figure, which helps simulate the effect of warmth on the brain, and activates the parasympathetic system (Kim et al. 2020).
Kim et al. (2020)
06 · CALM
Muscle Relaxation
This guided exercise alternates tensing and relaxing different muscle groups. It reduces physical tension and calms the nervous system, which is especially useful for stress and anxiety.
Reflection Tip: Reflect on, “Where did I feel the most tension? How did my body feel after?”


THE RESEARCH · PMR / MINDFULNESS
This is a technique used in mindfulness approaches. It helps regulate breathing, allows the person to feel calm, and reduces physical symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression (Toussaint et al., 2021).
Toussaint et al. (2021)
07 · CALM
Stress Buster
Prompts participants to remember and re-engage with small self-care habits that can get lost under stress. These habits build resilience and restore energy.
Reflection Tip: Ask yourself, “What’s one self-care action I can re-start this week?”


THE RESEARCH · HABIT ACTIVATION
The reduction of stress has largely been associated with good habits and a health lifestyle. However, in times of stress, anxiety or low mood, it often proves difficult to adhere to routine and sometimes, we might even lose interest or motivation to look after ourselves or continue activities we once enjoyed.
Through repetition and training activities, however, we can strengthen the positive associations to good habits and a healthy lifestyle.
XX
08 · CALM
In and Out
A simple paced breathing exercise. Regulating the breath helps calm the body, lowers heart rate, and reduces anxious symptoms.
Reflection Tip: Think about, “How did my breathing feel before and after?”
Notice moments in daily life when you can pause and use this exercise.


THE RESEARCH · BOX BREATHING
This game focuses on a technique called box breathing. Box breathing has been evidenced to help regulate the nervous system, and reduce symptoms of stress and anxiety (Balban et al., 2023).
Balban et al. (2023)
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THE HUDDLES
THE HUDDLES
THE HUDDLES
Remember, you're not alone in this
Remember, you're not alone in this
Remember, you're not alone in this
Alongside the eight games, you can join a private huddle with the people you care about — your friends, your family, even your book club. A quiet way of saying 'I'm here, are you?' without anyone having to ask.
Alongside the eight games, you can join a private huddle with the people you care about — your friends, your family, even your book club. A quiet way of saying 'I'm here, are you?' without anyone having to ask.
Alongside the eight games, you can join a private huddle with the people you care about — your friends, your family, even your book club. A quiet way of saying 'I'm here, are you?' without anyone having to ask.
01
Start a huddle
Start a huddle
Start a huddle
Fill out a quick form, and you'll get a unique code to share with the people you'd like in your circle.
Fill out a quick form, and you'll get a unique code to share with the people you'd like in your circle.
Fill out a quick form, and you'll get a unique code to share with the people you'd like in your circle.
02
Share your code
Share your code
Share your code
Anyone with the code can join. Each huddler is given a random username — names and personal details stay private.
Anyone with the code can join. Each huddler is given a random username — names and personal details stay private.
Anyone with the code can join. Each huddler is given a random username — names and personal details stay private.
03
Check in
Check in
Check in
Each day, share how you're doing — a single mood, not a status update. See how everyone else is doing, anonymously.
Each day, share how you're doing — a single mood, not a status update. See how everyone else is doing, anonymously.
Each day, share how you're doing — a single mood, not a status update. See how everyone else is doing, anonymously.




3/8 people are happy today
3/8 people are happy today
3/8 people are happy today
2/8 people are anxious today
2/8 people are anxious today
2/8 people are anxious today


3/8 people are okay today
3/8 people are okay today
3/8 people are okay today
THINGS TO REMEMBER
THINGS TO REMEMBER
THINGS TO REMEMBER
A few things to keep in mind
A few things to keep in mind
A few things to keep in mind


01
You can only play each game once a day, before they lock.
You can only play each game once a day, before they lock.
You can only play each game once a day, before they lock.
02
You're given a random username, so everything stays confidential.
You're given a random username, so everything stays confidential.
02
You're given a random username, so everything stays confidential.
03
The games are aimed at improving self-esteem, confidence and mood.
The games are aimed at improving self-esteem, confidence and mood.
03
The games are aimed at improving self-esteem, confidence and mood.
04
Use it to check in on yourself — and on your huddle.
Use it to check in on yourself — and on your huddle.
04
Use it to check in on yourself — and on your huddle.
If today feels like more than a game can hold
If today feels like more than a game can hold
If today feels like more than a game can hold
MindMod is a wellbeing support tool, not a substitute for therapy, psychiatric care or medication. If you're in danger or need urgent help, please contact your local emergency services or a crisis line. Reaching out is its own kind of brave.
MindMod is a wellbeing support tool, not a substitute for therapy, psychiatric care or medication. If you're in danger or need urgent help, please contact your local emergency services or a crisis line. Reaching out is its own kind of brave.
MindMod is a wellbeing support tool, not a substitute for therapy, psychiatric care or medication. If you're in danger or need urgent help, please contact your local emergency services or a crisis line. Reaching out is its own kind of brave.
We believe that mental wellbeing is strengthened through connection and conversation. Support one another through everyday check-ins, reflection, and shared understanding.
We believe that mental wellbeing is strengthened through connection and conversation. Support one another through everyday check-ins, reflection, and shared understanding.
We believe that mental wellbeing is strengthened through connection and conversation. Support one another through everyday check-ins, reflection, and shared understanding.

MindMod
Evidence-based games and a community course, built by qualified psychologists. Improve mood, confidence and connection — together.
© 2026 MindMod · Made with care, India
Not for emergency situations

MindMod
Evidence-based games and a community course, built by qualified psychologists. Improve mood, confidence and connection — together.
© 2026 MindMod · Made with care, India
Not for emergency situations

MindMod
Evidence-based games and a community course, built by qualified psychologists. Improve mood, confidence and connection — together.
© 2026 MindMod · Made with care, India
Not for emergency situations


