Are these apps really effective at keeping mental health issues in check?
In general, though,"it's safe to say the evidence is still evolving," Dr. John Torous, director of the digital psychiatry division at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, told TODAY."We see exciting pilot studies that say that, under certain circumstances, for certain people, these could be really helpful," he said. But as the studies progress, the picture becomes more complicated.
Generally, if you're feeling like your mental health symptoms are interfering with your work, school or relationships, or you're not able to take care of yourself, those are red flags to. But these days,"if you even remotely think you could be helped by a therapist, try to seek out a therapist because there's no reason to wait until there's a crisis," Wright said.
Keep in mind that apps that help you track things like mental health symptoms, emotions and triggers or that prompt you to practice the skills you're learning in counseling can be helpful additions to traditional therapy. You might also find it useful to engage with apps that keep track of or give you prompts to journal about your other healthful behaviors, like physical activity, socializing and sleep, which can also have an impact on mental health.
He also said that people who are on a waitlist for therapy, taking a break from therapy or have been in therapy before and just want a little guidance may get more out of the apps. That's because they'll be highly motivated and already have some idea of what they want to get out of it.First, think about what you are really trying to get out of an app, Torous said.
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