MyTherapy app

Mental health concerns all of us: sooner or later everyone will come face to face with depression or anxiety. Knowing what you can do and where to find help is important. Many people discuss the benefits of such things as fitness and support, though, a topic that’s relatively new is digital health. With young adults averaging five hours a day on their smartphones, why not integrate this technology into another level of support for therapy?

MyTherapy (FREE on iOS and Android) has done just that - check out their website to find out more information on this great app: www.mytherapyapp.comTrack your moodUse the app to track your mood and investigate the reasons behind your depression. Keep a daily record of how you feel – without writing a line. Find connectionsWhat helps? Which behavior triggers positive emotion? Sports? Meditation? Medication? MyTherapy is not just a mood tracker, it allows you to discover what medication, sports and other activities are actually helping. The apps analytics will help you uncover the causes and patterns associated with your well-being. Make it easyIn order to overcome depression, a daily schedule is important. Be it for your diary entries, prescribed antidepressants or exercise – MyTherapy turns what often seems like a monumental task into a simple list of “to-do’s”. PrivacyEveryone should decide how openly he or she wishes to deal with depression. Which is why MyTherapy adheres to the strictest of privacy laws and gained certification TÜV for data protection and data security. MyTherapy has also created an infographic on depression which summarizes what people need to know, what apps they can use, and what sites they should turn to for more information. CoMHWA highly recommends you take a look at their blog post - click here to read. Remember! The helplines listed are UK-based. If you are struggling and need someone to talk to, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14.