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As it stands, there’s no way to ensure an app really does what it says it does. There’s no “Good Housekeeping Seal,” so to speak, for these mental health apps - Jeffery Lieberman
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The Use of Apps for Mental Health Has Outpaced the Scientific Evidence
To meet the need, a cottage industry has developed: Well-intentioned and enterprising individuals have designed over 3,000 apps dedicated to mental health, only some of which are free. The apps vary in function but most fall in line with the current zeitgeist of Track Thyself (whether it be calories, weight, steps or depression). The good news is that these kinds of apps increase access to health support and that access is portable. But their use should be supplemental, rather than a primary therapeutic avenue.
One of the most significant problems with apps is the high attrition rate: People begin using them but often tire of the required dedication quickly. More important, using an…
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California Tests a Digital ‘Fire Alarm’ for Mental Distress
The state is teaming up with Silicon Valley to make mental health services more available. Promises abound, and so do potential problems.
Does Your Smartphone Know if You’re Depressed?
Researchers seek out ‘behavioral biomarkers’ for mental illness; facial expressions, voice and language may offer clues.
How to find a good app for mental health
Mental health apps don’t promise to be a replacement for professional help, but can be useful tools in the treatment of subclinical problems (such as everyday anxious feelings and low moods) and the prevention of clinical problems (such as depression and anxiety disorders). Some psychologists or mental health clinicians use apps in addition to the work they do with clients and patients.
Should You Trust An App With Your Mental Health?
With long NHS waiting lists for talking therapies, many of those living with mental health problems are turning to apps as an alternative solution, but could they be exacerbating the problem?
Study: Mental Health Apps Are Loaded With Scientific Language, But Light On Scientific Evidence
Apps claiming to effectively diagnose and manage mental health disorders are multiplying and their audience is growing, but does the science really support their claims?
Three artificial intelligence and tech tools trying to boost people's mental health
Apps and software that aim to help you feel better.
Why It’s So Hard to Figure Out Whether Health Apps Work
We can’t seem to figure out how to make a good placebo for controlled studies.
Can This App Make Me Happier?
For months I tried doing little tasks designed to improve my life, hoping they would add up to something big.
Can Your Smartphone Read Your Mind?
New apps promise to diagnose mental health problems. But there are reasons to be cautious.
How effective are mental health apps
Most apps designed for mental health sufferers -- including those endorsed by the NHS -- are clinically unproven and potentially ineffective, a new study has shown.
How Smartphone Apps Can Treat Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia
Priori is one of many efforts to address mental health through smartphone apps. Tools gestating within startups, academic institutions, and research clinics aim to help people manage everything from severe depression to bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
Mental Health Apps Made Me Feel More Overwhelmed Than Ever
Products meant to make me feel better just stressed me out more.
The Smartphone Psychiatrist
Frustrated by the failures in his field, Tom Insel, a former director of the National Institute of Mental Health, is now trying to reduce the world’s anguish through the devices in people’s pockets.
The Use of Apps for Mental Health Has Outpaced the Scientific Evidence
To meet the need, a cottage industry has developed: Well-intentioned and enterprising individuals have designed over 3,000 apps dedicated to mental health, only some of which are free. The apps vary in function but most fall in line with the current zeitgeist of Track Thyself (whether it be calories, weight, steps or depression). The good news is that these kinds of apps increase access to health support and that access is portable. But their use should be supplemental, rather than a primary therapeutic avenue.
12 Apps That Will Actually Help Your Mental Health
Thankfully there are countless apps out there to help counteract the negativity we face on a daily basis. While these apps are ~not~ a replacement for therapy, medication, and other treatments you can get from a medical professional, they can help you make your mental health a priority. Here are a few of our favorites...
4 Mental-Health Apps That Are Cheaper Than Therapy
I’ve found that apps are an effective — and significantly cheaper — way to maintain both the progress I’ve made in therapy and my mental well-being in general.
7 Cups
No matter who you are or what you’re going through, this is a place where you’ll be heard and cared for. We might be strangers on the surface, but underneath we’re just the friends you haven’t met yet.
Breakthrough
Breakthrough lets you meet with a licensed therapist or psychiatrist at your convenience. Our easy-to-use video platform lets you connect with a behavioral health provider through your mobile phone, tablet, or personal computer.
Calm
Our mission is to make the world happier and healthier.
Happify
Happify is the single destination for effective, evidence-based solutions for better mental health and wellbeing in the 21st century.
Headspace
Live a healthier, happier, more well-rested life with Headspace.
Mindstrong
Our mission is to provide smarter, preemptive brain healthcare that improves clinical outcomes and reduces hospital visits.
Moodnotes
Capture your mood and improve your thinking habits through an innovative approach to journaling! Moodnotes empowers you to track your mood over time, avoid common thinking traps, and develop perspectives associated with increased happiness and well-being.
Moodpath
If you're struggling with depression or anxiety, Moodpath is the leading mental health app to guide you toward emotional well-being.
Sanvello
Formerly Pacifica, Sanvello offers clinically validated techniques and support to help you relieve symptoms. Upgrade through your health plan: Sanvello is now covered for millions.
SuperBetter
SuperBetter is a game focusing on increasing resilience and the ability to remain strong, optimistic, and motivated when presented with challenging obstacles in life.
Talkspace
Start feeling better and more positive with Talkspace, a therapy and counseling app that gives you the most convenient, affordable, and discrete way to deal with depression, anxiety, stress, chronic illness, and more.
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