3 GREAT APPS to Maintain Your Mental Health at Home
apps listed here, it is not a replacement for professional mental health care, but it offers evidence-based exercises and a level of support that’s not often found in smartphone apps. TALKSPACE (Talkspace.com) While this app contains a number of mental health tools, its primary purpose is to connect you quickly with one of the company’s thousands of licensed and experienced therapists you can message on a regular basis. Unlike traditional therapy where you schedule an appointment and meet in person, Talkspace allows its user to communicate with their therapist through the app’s encrypted messaging system. It also allows you to request a check-in from your therapist and provides a place for them to upload your therapy notes. Talkspace is more costly than some other apps, but depending on your specific needs, it may be worth it.
moods and thoughts and follow trends and changes over time. You can look at these trends yourself or set the app to monitor specific areas of your mood. This highly customizable app is packed with tools and resources to help you with your mental health. In addition to the mood tracker, Moodfit offers a range of breathing exercises and a guide to mindfulness meditation. MOODMISSION (MoodMission.com) If you’re struggling with mental health issues, like anxiety and depression, you may feel like this free, evidence-based app was designed just for you. MoodMission asks you a series of questions to assess how you’re feeling, then suggests a series of “missions” you can complete to help you get into a better state of mind. Missions are short, achievable tasks, like taking a walk around the block or cleaning up a room in your home. Of course, like all the
When you lead a busy lifestyle, mental health often takes a back seat to other pressing matters. Thankfully, there are a number of easy-to-use apps to help address this concern. Even if you’re pressed for time, these apps can help you maintain your mental health. And if you’re just looking for some simple resources to guide you through mood-boosting exercises, they’ve got you covered there too. MOODFIT (GetMoodfit.com) Think of this app as a fitness tracker for your mind. The mood tracker allows you to record your
EXERCISE OF THE MONTH Gastroc (Calf Stretch)
Why: The gastrocnemius, or calf muscle, is a hard worker and can easily get too tight over time. This can leave you susceptible to things like Achilles tendinitis, plantar fasciitis, and even knee pain. How: To stretch the RIGHT gastroc, cross your right leg behind your left (across your midline), keep RIGHT heel down and RIGHT knee straight. Lean onto a wall or countertop keeping hips “square” — facing the wall. Lean into the stretch by bending the LEFT knee. Hold this at a medium stretch for 45 seconds. Do this just once at the beginning, middle, and end of your day. To stretch the LEFT gastroc, just switch legs and follow the same procedure.
2
425-497-8180 | WWW.PTPRO.BIZ
Made with FlippingBook - Online catalogs