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. 2025 Oct 2;16:1581298. doi: 10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1581298

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Screenshot from the "Recovery Connect" app showing example coping skills and affirmations. It includes instructions for "Defusion" and "Holding Lightly", offering options such as "I'll try it" and "Too hard". An affirmation example is included saying "I want to get better. That may take a while, but I can start my journey today." A pop-up menu at the bottom shows the following options: "Do a breathing exercise" and "Pop some bubble wrap". — Example navigation of the RC app, including coping skills.