Apps for people with certain mental health issues are becoming increasingly popular around the world. Such apps can be used for self-help, symptom relief, and as an adjunct to professional therapy. How do they differ from each other?
Dr. Alina
Different purposes
Apps can provide one or a combination of several functions. The right one should be selected based on the needs of the individual.
Self-monitoring: reminds the user to take medication and helps fight stress, anxiety and insomnia.
Acquisition of new skills: p helpfully teach techniques for relaxation, overcoming panic or phobia.
Social support: allow users to interact with other people and health professionals.
Symptom tracking: collect data using sensors embedded in smartphones. Sensors capture movement, social interactions (e. g., number of text messages and phone calls), behavior at different times of day, and other parameters. Can recognize signs that signal an attack of mania, depression, or psychosis before it happens.
Cognitive enhancements: designed to tre...
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