The American Psychiatric Association estimates more than 10 thousand smart devices’ applications available for depression and anxiety self-help from.
Harvard Medical School and smart phone applications’ team leader Mr. John Torous believes there is great hope in digital mental health technologies.
Professor Helen Christensen, director of the Black Dog Institute at the University of New South Wales, agrees with Mr. Torous.
Ms. Christensen says there are an increasing number of studies indicating that well-designed digital applications are as effective as face-to-face counseling.
Online applications designed to help alleviate or prevent the symptoms of mental illness take many forms.
Some of it works to educate people and provide a better understanding of physical symptoms, such as increased heart rate or breathing disorders. There are also applications available to provide assistance to people who notice changes in their behavior and facing some mood swings.
Family Counselor Arige Sukkariah will tell us more about these smart applications.
