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Pragmatic guides on using a mood tracker well.

• Apple Health and mood tracking: what is possible today

  Apple Health includes a State of Mind feature for daily mood logging. Here is what it does well, what it misses, and how it fits with a dedicated mood tracker.

  3 min

• Mood tracking for couples: should partners share the data?

  Sharing mood data with a partner can help — and can backfire. Here is a balanced look at when it works, when it doesn't, and what guardrails matter.

  3 min

• Do mood tracker apps actually work? (the honest answer)

  Mood-tracker apps are oversold and undersold in equal measure. Here is what the research says about whether they help — and where they fall short.

  3 min

• Why on-device privacy matters for a mood tracker

  Mood logs hold some of the most sensitive data a person ever writes about themselves. Here is what to look for in a genuinely private mood tracker.

  3 min

• Year-end mood review: looking back without spiraling

  A year of mood data can be useful — or it can be a recipe for rumination. Here is a structured way to do the review without getting pulled under.

  3 min