ThinkNinja for Epilepsy

ThinkNinja for epilepsy is currently developed to support a randomised clinical trial, for more information please visit www.healios.org.uk/thinkninja-epilepsy

ThinkNinja for Epilepsy is a self-management tool intended to provide mental health support to adults who have been previously diagnosed with epilepsy, through the use of electronically-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) techniques.

ThinkNinja for Epilepsy is an electronic mobile application designed to educate its user through an 8-week course that employs psychological cognitive behavioural techniques and provides them with relaxation tools to independently manage their mental wellbeing and improve their quality of life.

Intended patient population
ThinkNinja for Epilepsy is designed for adults (over the age of 18) previously diagnosed with epilepsy. ThinkNinja for Epilepsy is intended for use by lay users rather than medical professionals.

Indications for use and contraindications
ThinkNinja for Epilepsy is indicated for adults diagnosed with epilepsy who would like to develop skills and techniques related to managing their quality of life, mental health and emotional wellbeing. The app can be used when the individual is feeling stressed, anxious or low.

Note that ThinkNinja for Epilepsy is not intended to treat epilepsy nor any underlying condition which might give rise to epilepsy, nor is it intended as a substitute for psychiatric treatment, psychological therapy or medical treatment. Rather, ThinkNinja for Epilepsy is only intended to help the patient manage their general psychological well being.

Warnings and precautions
ThinkNinja for Epilepsy requires a reasonable command of the English language, an ability to reflect on stressful situations, and the ability to practice stress-management techniques. Consequently it is not intended for use by children, nor those with learning difficulties or severe mental illness. Although such users are unlikely to benefit from use of the app, if they should access it, the content would not present any significant risks to the user as it focuses on techniques to improve wellbeing.