NEAT-O

NEAT-O: Negative Emotions and Addiction Tools for Opioid Use Disorder

Pilot Version – For Approved Study Participants Only

NEAT-O is a digital support program designed to help individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD) manage difficult emotions and build practical skills for daily life. This app is part of a research study being conducted by the University of Minnesota and is only available to participants who have enrolled in the study.

Why NEAT-O?
Designed for OUD + anxiety/depression – content targets the vicious cycle between mood and opioid use.
Evidence-informed – built on clinically tested Vicious-Cycle CBT and supported by NIDA funding.
Self-paced, mobile-first – use anytime, anywhere, no therapist required.

What you can do inside the app
Skill Modules
Learn and practise core coping skills—breathing, problem-solving, cognitive reframing, mindfulness and more—in short, interactive lessons.

Daily Wellness Tracker
Log mood, stress and craving in seconds; spot triggers with simple charts.

Personal Practice Journal
Reflect on lessons and set action plans that fit your day-to-day life.

Resource Library
Quickly reach crisis lines, MOUD info and community supports.

Favorites
Pin the lessons you rely on most for one-tap access.

Privacy & data
All information you share is encrypted, stored securely and used only for the approved study, exactly as described in your consent form.

Who should download?
Only individuals who have received an invitation link or enrolment code from the NEAT-O study team. If you have not enrolled, the app will not function.

NEAT-O is a self-guided research tool—not a medical device, therapy app or substitute for professional care. Always follow the advice of your healthcare provider.