APP CULTURE
Mindful of Mental Health
Never before have we seen such a surge in apps focused specifically on mental health, mindfulness, and stress reduction.
The popular meditation app Headspace and the 2017 winner of our App of the Year award, Calm, both take on topics such as mindfulness for children and better sleep. The creators of Lake: Artists’ Coloring Books tackle destressing a bit more actively. It offers an ever-changing selection of drawings, created by burgeoning illustrators and artists, that you can color in—which is perhaps the most accessible meditation of all.
Several apps leverage the latest research on cognitive behavioral therapy to help address larger issues. Although the apps are not a substitute for professional treatment, they do put a host of resources at your fingertips. Pacifica provides a self-help toolkit and access to a support group whenever you need it, while Joyable lets you work with a trained coach via text, email, or phone.