[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":336},["ShallowReactive",2],{"slug-top-ways-digital-health-helps-deal-with-anxiety":3},{"post":4,"relatedPosts":199,"relatedBooks":335},{"id":5,"date":6,"date_gmt":7,"guid":8,"modified":10,"modified_gmt":11,"slug":12,"status":13,"type":14,"link":15,"title":16,"content":18,"excerpt":21,"author":23,"featured_media":24,"comment_status":25,"ping_status":25,"sticky":26,"template":27,"format":28,"meta":29,"categories":30,"tags":33,"project_category":45,"contact_email_category":46,"yst_prominent_words":47,"class_list":68,"better_featured_image":88,"acf":137,"yoast_meta":144,"_links":146},26437,"2020-02-27T10:00:00","2020-02-27T08:00:00",{"rendered":9},"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002F?post_id=26437&_wpnonce=d615bea90f&status=auto-draft&type=post","2020-02-27T12:10:05","2020-02-27T10:10:05","top-ways-digital-health-helps-deal-with-anxiety","publish","post","https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Ftop-ways-digital-health-helps-deal-with-anxiety",{"rendered":17},"Top Ways Digital Health Helps Deal With Anxiety",{"rendered":19,"protected":20},"\n\u003Cp>Saying ‘\u003Cstrong>calm down\u003C\u002Fstrong>’ totally calmed me down, thank you so much – said no one ever. Just like in the case of anger- suggesting taking it easy doesn’t help people suffering from anxiety either. It can even make people feel more separated and lonelier than before. They may feel their loved ones don’t understand them and that’s a stress factor for everyone. \u003Cstrong>So, is there a better, modern way to manage anxiety?\u003C\u002Fstrong> This would be a short and sad article if there wasn’t – so here is the good news: there sure is…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Funiquemindcare.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F01\u002Fcbd-and-anxiety-1024x640.png\" alt=\"\"\u002F>\u003Cfigcaption>Source: uniquemindcare.com\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Let’s see some facts\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Anxiety is often seen as the bad guy, but \u003Cstrong>it can come in handy sometimes.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Procrastinators wouldn’t be able to finish a project without it and the stress reaction behind it can enhance our physical and intellectual abilities. Facilitative anxiety may still feel bad, but can help us perform better on a test, while debilitative anxiety is the reason why some people freeze up in stressful situations. Words connected to anxiety are tossed around a lot nowadays. It’s normal to feel a bit confused every now and then, so let’s talk about this a bit more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp> As we mentioned earlier, anxiety, can be totally \u003Cstrong>normal and ordinary\u003C\u002Fstrong>. A date, an important meeting or an exam can make us all feel worried and uncertain. In addition to signaling some kind of danger, it can even help us tackle problems faster. But \u003Cstrong>when it disrupts our daily life and disables us to act and feel as ourselves\u003C\u002Fstrong> is when it’s considered to be a disorder. It’s annoying to say the least. And a lot of people experience a few episodes in their lifetime. In fact, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fadaa.org\u002Fliving-with-anxiety\u002Fmanaging-anxiety#Managing%20Specific%20Anxieties\">statistics say\u003C\u002Fa> anxiety disorders are the most common mental illnesses affecting 19% of the adult population in the US each year. Around \u003Cstrong>264 million people\u003C\u002Fstrong> worldwide. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fd2slcw3kip6qmk.cloudfront.net\u002Fmarketing\u002Ftechblog\u002Fworking-with-anxiety-header@2x.png\" alt=\"\"\u002F>\u003Cfigcaption>Source: lucidchart.com\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Isn’t it the same as depression? Just as much as an apple is the same as a worm inside. They might be present at the same time, but it’s not a criterion. Depression usually means a feeling of worthlessness, sadness and loss of interest. Stress can play an important part in the development of both of these illnesses, so it’s important to manage it properly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The cyber-problem\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Anxiety disorder is a broad term and it includes multiple conditions, like PTSD, OCD, social phobia, and panic attacks. \u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fhow-to-overcome-being-cyberchondriac\u002F\">Cyberchondria\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fstrong> is a relatively new form of health anxiety. According to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.psychologytoday.com\u002Fus\u002Fblog\u002Ffulfillment-any-age\u002F201609\u002F5-ways-tell-if-you-have-cyberchondria\">the New York State Psychiatric Institute’s Emily Doherty-Torstrick and colleagues\u003C\u002Fa>, this term refers to “searching the web excessively for healthcare information.” It’s an exaggeration of what about 90% of Americans do ordinarily, which is “online symptom checking.” As nowadays the diagnosis seems to be only a click away, the danger of becoming constantly anxious about diseases got a lot closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n\u003Ciframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To Overcome Being Cyberchondriac? - The Medical Futurist\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002Fb7j27glXe9g?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen>\u003C\u002Fiframe>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>We’ve all experienced technology’s dark side. \u003Cstrong>Relying on our phones and smart devices so much \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.open.edu\u002Fopenlearn\u002Fhealth-sports-psychology\u002Fmental-health\u002Fmanaging-stress-and-anxiety-the-digital-age-the-dark-side-technology\">can cause anxiety in multiple ways\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Some are addicted to the instant fun and constant flow of information, or are \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftime.com\u002F4358140\u002Fovercome-fomo\u002F\">afraid they’re missing something out\u003C\u002Fa>. Some struggle with decreased attention spans, insomnia, always comparing themselves to others thanks to social media, and others can’t seem to snap out of work when at home. It is a “side-effect” of this day and age.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tech to the rescue\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Even digital health tech can cause anxiety- just think of all these new devices. They’re for everyone regardless of previous medical knowledge, data analyzing skills, and mental health training, \u003Cstrong>they can still reduce stress, help with anxiety disorders, everyday anxiety and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fimprove-mental-health-with-technology\u002F\">other mental health issues as well.\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fstrong> A \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\u002Fpmc\u002Farticles\u002FPMC6681642\u002F\">2019 research\u003C\u002Fa> shows digital mental health interventions can improve psychological well-being. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"288\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F02\u002F094_A.I._in_mental_health-1-512x288.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26457\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F02\u002F094_A.I._in_mental_health-1-512x288.png 512w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F02\u002F094_A.I._in_mental_health-1-370x208.png 370w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F02\u002F094_A.I._in_mental_health-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F02\u002F094_A.I._in_mental_health-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F02\u002F094_A.I._in_mental_health-1-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F02\u002F094_A.I._in_mental_health-1.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Experts say that hypochondriasis, which is a type of anxiety disorders, causes $20 billion in unnecessary medical examinations and procedures in the United States each year. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.who.int\u002Fnews-room\u002Fdetail\u002F13-04-2016-investing-in-treatment-for-depression-and-anxiety-leads-to-fourfold-return\">WHO says\u003C\u002Fa> investing in treatment of anxiety and depression, on the other hand, can lead to pretty good profit. That’s why \u003Cstrong>it is important to be cautious and conscious\u003C\u002Fstrong> when it comes to choosing the right way to face mental health issues with technology.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>For example, an app can be developed quite quickly and cheaply compared to inventing a device or developing new drugs – and can bring good money to the developers before you notice it not working effectively. Keep an eye on reviews and test the app before purchasing. Not everything works for everyone to the same extent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our favorite options\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Something to measure your mental state and decrease stress: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fthepip.com\u002F\">the PIP\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fstrong> PIP is a tiny device that was designed to give immediate feedback about your stress levels. You just need to hold it between the thumb and index fingers to measure skin conductivity for a few minutes while the app guides you to relax through an interactive activity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"288\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F02\u002FMeditáció-512x288.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26453\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F02\u002FMeditáció-512x288.png 512w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F02\u002FMeditáció-370x208.png 370w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F02\u002FMeditáció-768x432.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F02\u002FMeditáció-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F02\u002FMeditáció-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F02\u002FMeditáció.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Something to teach you the basics of meditation: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.headspace.com\u002F\">Headspace.\u003C\u002Fa> \u003C\u002Fstrong>Mindfulness is the real deal. It’s very effective provided we put in the energy to learn to do it properly and find time every day to practice. This app helps you master the basics with a daily guide which only takes 10 minutes, helps focus and release anxiety, and ultimately master meditation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Something to give you unique information: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.alivecor.com\u002F\">Kardia\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fstrong> This slim and tiny device offers medical-grade measurements to detect atrial fibrillation (AFib) and abnormally high\u002Flow heart rates. You \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Flets-put-the-best-to-the-test-our-kardiamobile6l-review\u002F\">don’t have to be a cardiologist to interpret the data\u003C\u002Fa>– and a measurement is done in 30 seconds. Carrying it with you is a great way to give a peace of mind to anyone living with cardiovascular risks or panic attacks. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Something for the tech lovers: VR, like \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fpsious.com\u002F\">Psious\u003C\u002Fa>. \u003C\u002Fstrong>The immersive environment re-creates the fearful situation for patients while ensuring a safe place with the help of physicians. Psious offers unique VR treatments for psychological conditions such as fear of flying, needles, various animals, public speaking, general anxiety, or agoraphobia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"288\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F02\u002F085_future_of_psychiatry-512x288.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26451\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F02\u002F085_future_of_psychiatry-512x288.png 512w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F02\u002F085_future_of_psychiatry-370x208.png 370w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F02\u002F085_future_of_psychiatry-768x432.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F02\u002F085_future_of_psychiatry-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F02\u002F085_future_of_psychiatry-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F02\u002F085_future_of_psychiatry.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Something for all: \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Ffuture-of-psychiatry\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">telepsychiatry\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fstrong>. It’s quick to schedule, and convenient. No travel hours, being irritated for sitting in traffic and staying at the comfort of your own home. When the patient doesn’t need a physical exam it’s a great option for both the healthcare professional and the patient too. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>There are also online communities to join and chatbots to talk to.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Finding an understanding team of people with the same issues from all walks of life and sharing tips and tricks, wins and losses with each other work wonders for some people. And if you actually prefer some alone time without feeling completely lonely- give chatbots a try. They can be lovely companions for some.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"288\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F02\u002F012_health_chatbot-1-512x288.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26459\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F02\u002F012_health_chatbot-1-512x288.png 512w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F02\u002F012_health_chatbot-1-370x208.png 370w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F02\u002F012_health_chatbot-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F02\u002F012_health_chatbot-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F02\u002F012_health_chatbot-1-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2020\u002F02\u002F012_health_chatbot-1.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We can’t stress enough\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>…how important stress management is. Spend time improving your mental health and your whole body and people around you will be refreshed and thankful. Even without any fancy new gadget you can do so much to preserve your mental and physical health, let alone with these tips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Anxiety is exhausting. With a little patience and research we’re sure everyone can find the right method for alleviating this issue. Anxiety is a problem for many of us. We’re sure the digital mental health tech market will continue to grow and you can be sure we’ll be here to help you guide through this jungle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",false,{"rendered":22,"protected":20},"\u003Cp>Anxiety is exhausting. With a little patience and research we’re sure everyone can find the right digital health tech or method for alleviating this issue. 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The Medical Futurist",{"self":147,"collection":153,"about":156,"author":159,"replies":162,"version-history":165,"predecessor-version":169,"wp:featuredmedia":173,"wp:attachment":176,"wp:term":179,"curies":195},[148],{"href":149,"targetHints":150},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fposts\u002F26437",{"allow":151},[152],"GET",[154],{"href":155},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fposts",[157],{"href":158},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Ftypes\u002Fpost",[160],{"embeddable":26,"href":161},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fusers\u002F6",[163],{"embeddable":26,"href":164},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fcomments?post=26437",[166],{"count":167,"href":168},13,"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fposts\u002F26437\u002Frevisions",[170],{"id":171,"href":172},26865,"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fposts\u002F26437\u002Frevisions\u002F26865",[174],{"embeddable":26,"href":175},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fmedia\u002F26487",[177],{"href":178},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fmedia?parent=26437",[180,183,186,189,192],{"taxonomy":181,"embeddable":26,"href":182},"category","https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fcategories?post=26437",{"taxonomy":184,"embeddable":26,"href":185},"post_tag","https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Ftags?post=26437",{"taxonomy":187,"embeddable":26,"href":188},"project_category","https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fproject_category?post=26437",{"taxonomy":190,"embeddable":26,"href":191},"contact_email_category","https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fcontact_email_category?post=26437",{"taxonomy":193,"embeddable":26,"href":194},"yst_prominent_words","https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fyst_prominent_words?post=26437",[196],{"name":197,"href":198,"templated":26},"wp","https:\u002F\u002Fapi.w.org\u002F{rel}",[200],{"id":143,"date":201,"date_gmt":202,"guid":203,"modified":205,"modified_gmt":206,"slug":207,"status":13,"type":14,"link":208,"title":209,"content":211,"excerpt":213,"author":23,"featured_media":215,"comment_status":25,"ping_status":25,"sticky":26,"template":27,"format":28,"meta":216,"categories":217,"tags":220,"project_category":226,"contact_email_category":230,"yst_prominent_words":231,"class_list":236,"better_featured_image":248,"acf":279,"yoast_meta":290,"_links":293},"2021-11-09T10:07:00","2021-11-09T09:07:00",{"rendered":204},"http:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002F?p=17801","2021-11-15T10:48:17","2021-11-15T09:48:17","improve-mental-health-with-technology","https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fimprove-mental-health-with-technology",{"rendered":210},"How Can You Improve Your Mental Health With Technology",{"rendered":212,"protected":20},"\n\u003Cp>Technology and mental well-being might seem like profoundly antagonistic terms. However, there are excellent digital tools to help you reach mindfulness and to practice meditation. You can even use smartphone apps, virtual reality solutions and digital devices as a form of relieving stressing and achieving digital detox – as, after a while, you will be able to practice all types of anti-anxiety skills on your own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>During the pandemic many organisations have warned to prepare of the biggest wave of all – a state we called “\u003Cem>depidemic\u003C\u002Fem>” \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fa-deeper-look-into-telepsychology-during-covid-19-it-all-depends-how-you-look-at-it\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">in our related article\u003C\u002Fa>. A worldwide scale of anxiety, loneliness and fear, associated with worrying about the virus, unemployment, social isolation and uncertainty added up to a mental state. It affects people of all ages from early childhood to the elderly, and if it can be fought and how depends on a wide range of social and psychological factors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\u003Cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F05\u002FEZlU9iNXkAMXch1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36801\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F05\u002FEZlU9iNXkAMXch1-1.jpg 680w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F05\u002FEZlU9iNXkAMXch1-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Still, there are certain digital solutions that can be of help and support to anyone. These are not replacing therapy sessions for those who need it; however, can offer supplementary support to it. Let us show you how you can enhance your mental and emotional health with the help of technology.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Chr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\u002F>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Related articles\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\n\n\n\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fa-deeper-look-into-telepsychology-during-covid-19-it-all-depends-how-you-look-at-it\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Telepsychology During COVID-19: It All Depends On How You Look At It\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fwe-used-3-devices-for-meditation-heres-what-we-found\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">We Used 3 Devices For Meditation – Here’s What We Found\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.patreon.com\u002Fposts\u002Fmaking-you-more-50339540\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Music Makes You 200% More Productive – Our Patreon Interview With Will Henshall, Founder of Focus@Will\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\n\n\u003Chr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\u002F>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>The need for taking care of our emotional health\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>“\u003Cem>Good mental health is absolutely fundamental to overall health and well-being,\u003C\u002Fem>” – WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in a statement on World Mental Health Day last year.  Mental health, or emotional hygiene has been thrown into the shade over the past years and that stigma only changes slowly. Somehow, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.washingtonpost.com\u002Fopinions\u002Fwhy-being-too-busy-makes-us-feel-so-good\u002F2014\u002F03\u002F14\u002Fc098f6c8-9e81-11e3-a050-dc3322a94fa7_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.dee9470b6116\">the culture of \u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.washingtonpost.com\u002Fopinions\u002Fwhy-being-too-busy-makes-us-feel-so-good\u002F2014\u002F03\u002F14\u002Fc098f6c8-9e81-11e3-a050-dc3322a94fa7_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.dee9470b6116\" target=\"_blank\">busyness\u003C\u002Fa> prevents us from squeezing some time for mental health into our packed schedules. Information is pouring on us from millions of communication channels; we are connecting with hundreds of ‘friends’ on social media, we are obsessed with data\u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Ftime.com\u002F4358140\u002Fovercome-fomo\u002F\"> and time management slices up our days into meetings and to-do lists\u003C\u002Fa>. That has to end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The pressure to perform and the stress to achieve is the air every busy-bee is breathing. However, turbulent lifestyle comes with a price. No wonder so many people have mental health issues. In the US, that means one in five adults – \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.mentalhealthamerica.net\u002Fissues\u002Fstate-mental-health-america\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">more than 40 million Americans\u003C\u002Fa>! \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nami.org\u002Fmhstats\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">One in six\u003C\u002Fa> U.S. youth aged 6-17 experience a mental health disorder each year. In Europe \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.euro.who.int\u002Fen\u002Fhealth-topics\u002Fnoncommunicable-diseases\u002Fmental-health\u002Fdata-and-resources\">27 percent of the population has to cope with mental \u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.euro.who.int\u002Fen\u002Fhealth-topics\u002Fnoncommunicable-diseases\u002Fmental-health\u002Fdata-and-resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">disorders\u003C\u002Fa>, which means 83 million struggling Europeans. In Asia, the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fsocial.eyeforpharma.com\u002Fcolumn\u002Fout-shadows-mental-health-asia-pacific\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">prevalence of depression is 20 percent in Thailand\u003C\u002Fa>, 19.9 percent in Taiwan, 19.4 percent in Korea, 17.5 in Malaysia and 16.5 percent in China.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Children are among \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fepi.org.uk\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F01\u002FEPI-PT_Young-people%E2%80%99s-wellbeing_Jan2021.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the hardest hit by the pandemic\u003C\u002Fa>. 9.7% of youth in the U.S. have \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mhanational.org\u002Fissues\u002Fstate-mental-health-america\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">severe major depression\u003C\u002Fa>, compared to 9.2% last year. In Spain and Italy\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.researchgate.net\u002Fpublication\u002F340763347_Immediate_psychological_effects_of_the_COVID-19_quarantine_in_youth_from_Italy_and_Spain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> 86% of parents reported\u003C\u002Fa> changes in their children, such as difficulty concentrating and spending more time online. In the U.S., one child under 13 died of suicide nearly every five days, during \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fedition.cnn.com\u002F2017\u002F08\u002F14\u002Fhealth\u002Fchild-suicides\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">an examined 17 year\u003C\u002Fa> period – before COVID even appeared. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftime.com\u002F5921715\u002Findigenous-youth-suicide-covid-19\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Numbers rose\u003C\u002Fa> ever since.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F05\u002Fshutterstock_619960997_360000-768x432.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36803\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F05\u002Fshutterstock_619960997_360000-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F05\u002Fshutterstock_619960997_360000-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F05\u002Fshutterstock_619960997_360000-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F05\u002Fshutterstock_619960997_360000.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption>Source: Shutterstock\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Could technology help our quest for mindfulness and mental health?\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>One of the essential components of mental wellbeing is mindfulness; the way of being present in the moment and acknowledging ourselves and our environment as it is. Not as it should be or shouldn’t be, but exactly as it is.\u003C\u002Fstrong> As \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fhbr.org\u002F2014\u002F03\u002Fmindfulness-in-the-age-of-complexity\">Ellen Langer, psychology professor dealing with mindfulness for over four decades\u003C\u002Fa>, put it, if you are mindful, “\u003Cem>it’s easier to pay attention.\u003C\u002Fem> You remember more of what you’ve done. You’re more creative. You’re able to take advantage of opportunities when they present themselves. You avert the danger not yet arisen.” She added, that regarding technology, multitasking or information, the important thing is how they are dealt with, how they are taken in – and not the fact that they currently have a strong presence in our everyday lives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Technology is often linked to \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.digitalresponsibility.org\u002Fhealth-and-technology\u002F\">issues such as distraction, narcissism, expectation of instant gratification – and even depression\u003C\u002Fa>, it may sound bizarre at first, but help might actually come from technology. However,  \u003Cstrong>the use of the tools of modern life are not necessarily “our enemies” in the search for mental wellbeing. In fact, they can become our helpers if used wisely\u003C\u002Fstrong>. Here are the ones The Medical Futurist recommends.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Stress management and meditation\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>So how could a technological tool help manage stress which is induced partly by technologies? In The Medical Futurist’s experience, \u003Cstrong>you cannot really meditate or de-stress effectively with technology on the long-run. However, it is an excellent tool for taking the first steps.\u003C\u002Fstrong> It could work similarly to addictions: it might be easier for a technological society to get used to the idea of mediation and effective stress management through another digital tool, used less and less until completely losing it in the end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1\u003Cstrong>) \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.choosemuse.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Muse headband\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The \u003Cstrong>brain sensing headband helps you get the most out of your meditation practice\u003C\u002Fstrong> by giving you real-time biofeedback about what is going on in your mind. The Muse is not some dystopian headset trying to alter your brain. Instead its makers, InteraXon want to train you to modify it yourself. The routine is simple. You put the Muse headset on, you complete the breathing exercises to the sound of waves (neutral), storms (bad) and tweeting birds (good) which indicate how focused and calm you are. If your mind is too active, the Muse gives you feedback to help you clear your thoughts. \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fbrain-sensing-tech-support-to-mindfulness-the-muse-review\" target=\"_blank\">This is our review using Muse.\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>After many months of using the Muse, I decided to continue my meditation sessions without its help, but the immediate feedback taught me when I’m genuinely relaxed, and it was useful to listen to my brain activities in real-time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\u003Cfigure class=\"aligncenter size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"384\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F10\u002FIMG_6657-384x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22129\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F10\u002FIMG_6657-384x512.jpg 384w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F10\u002FIMG_6657-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F10\u002FIMG_6657.jpg 653w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 384px) 100vw, 384px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>2) \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.calm.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">Calm\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>App of the year in 2017, Calm has taken the world by the storm. Within you can \u003Cstrong>learn how to be mindful, have breathing sessions to relax your mind and body, listen to calming bedtime stories before you go to sleep or watch smoothing nature scenes any time\u003C\u002Fstrong> during the day whenever you feel it’s necessary. The app also offers a large variety of meditations, such as body scan, walking, guided or unguided sessions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n\u003Ciframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Calm App\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002FfTQ9CRl_XPM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen>\u003C\u002Fiframe>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>3) \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.headspace.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Headspace\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The meditation app that has its own series on \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=H77PL7SlI1M\" target=\"_blank\">Netflix\u003C\u002Fa> and is offered as \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftechcrunch.com\u002F2021\u002F10\u002F12\u002Fwaze-is-rolling-out-a-new-drive-with-headspace-experience-to-make-commutes-less-stressful\u002F\" target=\"_blank\">support during driving through Waze\u003C\u002Fa>, is the best choice for anyone who wants to learn how to meditate and how to release stress even after a busy day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The daily guide only takes 10 minutes, helps focus and release anxiety, master meditation. If you get used to it, it will even help you form a beneficial habit. It has hundreds of themed sessions; you can use \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fastcompany.com\u002F40561636\u002Fsix-apps-to-help-you-de-stress\">reminders or practice your weak points\u003C\u002Fa>. It’s an instant get for your mental wellbeing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n\u003Ciframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Headspace Guide To Meditation | Official Trailer | Netflix\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002FH77PL7SlI1M?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen>\u003C\u002Fiframe>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>4) \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fplay.google.com\u002Fstore\u002Fapps\u002Fdetails?id=org.t2health.breathe2relax&hl=en\" target=\"_blank\">Breath2Relax app\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Many mental health experts consider \u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fmy.clevelandclinic.org\u002Fdisorders\u002Fchronic_obstructive_pulmonary_disease_copd\u002Fhic_diaphragmatic_breathing.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">diaphragmatic breathing\u003C\u002Fa> or \u003Cstrong>deep belly breathing\u003C\u002Fstrong> one of the most useful tools for stress relief. \u003Cstrong>This app helps users learn this stress management skill to decrease the body’s ‘fight-or-flight\u003C\u002Fstrong>‘\u003Cstrong> response\u003C\u002Fstrong>, and helps with mood stabilization, anger control, and anxiety management.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fadaa.org\u002Ffinding-help\u002Fmobile-apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Anxiety and Depression Association of America\u003C\u002Fa> rated the app as very good, which is a great sign. It was developed by a branch of the US military, the \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Ft2health.dcoe.mil\u002Fapps\u002Fbreathe2relax\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Defense Health Agency\u003C\u002Fa> and was initially designed for the military community. If it works for soldiers who are constantly thrown in highly stressful situations, it should work for civilians as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-17808\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"870\" height=\"653\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002F1712507217.rsc.cdn77.org\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F05\u002Fbreath2relax-1.png\" alt=\"mental health with technology\" class=\"wp-image-17808\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F05\u002Fbreath2relax-1.png 870w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F05\u002Fbreath2relax-1-768x576.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F05\u002Fbreath2relax-1-512x384.png 512w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F05\u002Fbreath2relax-1-333x250.png 333w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption>Source: www.learningworksforkids.com\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>5) \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.focusatwill.com\u002F\">Focus@Will music service\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Did you notice that you can concentrate on your work assignments, on your thesis writing process or your creative work better when listening to music? The Los Angeles based company, Focus@Will, established in 2012 offers \u003Cstrong>a unique service for people who already know their attention is only flawless when the right music is on.\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Based on research in neuroscience, Focus@Will promises to determine your personality type through a couple of test questions; then it will offer the appropriate music genre to improve your focus. According to their survey of 22,000 active users, focus time increased more than 200-400 percent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.patreon.com\u002Fposts\u002F50339540\" target=\"_blank\">We talked with\u003C\u002Fa> Focus@Will’s founder and CEO Will Hanshall for our Patreon page earlier this year, and he added “\u003Cem>our music is crafted to balance your mind between distraction and habituation, keeping you focused on your work.\u003C\u002Fem>”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n\u003Ciframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Chillout Music for Study • Work • Focus • Concentration • 1 Hour\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002F5OGJRx76zLY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen>\u003C\u002Fiframe>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>7) \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.exploredeep.com\u002F#about-deep\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Deep\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.exploredeep.com\u002F#about-deep\"> virtual reality app\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Imagine that you are walking underwater: your body becomes light and translucent, your steps slower and more theatrical. The whole world seems to slow down with you. Now, imagine this scene as a point for meditation (except where you have to come to the surface for breathing). That experience is precisely what \u003Cstrong>Deep is offering you with the help of virtual reality – excluding disturbing real-world conditions.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Game designers, Owen Harris and Niki Smit, developed a VR game, where you control movements through your breathing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>With \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.theguardian.com\u002Ftechnology\u002F2015\u002Fmar\u002F16\u002Frezzed-festival-2015-our-favourite-games\">a customized controller strapped around your diaphragm and an Oculus Rift\u003C\u002Fa>, you dictate your movement in a low-poly underwater VR through diaphragmatic breathing. Breath in to gently rise, and out to sink to the seabed. The point is meditative, but shoals of low-poly fish add to the joy of discovery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n\u003Ciframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"DEEP VR\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002FqIhZhdmPQ_8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen>\u003C\u002Fiframe>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>8) \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.oculus.com\u002Fexperiences\u002Fgear-vr\u002F764544883656394\u002F\">Zen Zone virtual reality app\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh1>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Zen Zone is another \u003Cstrong>relaxation game designed by Unello Design specifically for VR.\u003C\u002Fstrong> It features two innovative relaxation sessions with beautifully relaxing music, which visualize the body and the breath in ways only possible in VR. You also get the chance to arrange your special “secret garden”, where you might find your inner peace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Developer and musician Aaron Lemke leads the Texas-based design studio. Mostly interested in exploring the experiential side of VR, Unello created many of the first relaxation experience available for the Oculus Rift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n\u003Ciframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Zen Zone - Gear VR Relaxation\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002FY0xNbnvTt0c?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen>\u003C\u002Fiframe>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>9) Fitbit’s Relax app\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh1>\n\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\u003Cfigure class=\"aligncenter\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"870\" height=\"489\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002F1712507217.rsc.cdn77.org\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F05\u002F02a-relax-app-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17814\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F05\u002F02a-relax-app-1024x576.jpg 870w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F05\u002F02a-relax-app-1024x576-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F05\u002F02a-relax-app-1024x576-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F05\u002F02a-relax-app-1024x576-512x288.jpg 512w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2018\u002F05\u002F02a-relax-app-1024x576-444x250.jpg 444w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Ffitbit.com\">Fitbit\u003C\u002Fa> has a Relax app on its Blaze and Ionic models. The app is a \u003Cstrong>breathing exercise that can last for 3 or 5 minutes and is designed to help the user slow down breathing, as well as heart rate.\u003C\u002Fstrong> It’s a quick yet still efficient exercise to find a few minutes of calmness every day. It also shows the progress you have made over time and how much you could reduce your heart rate during the exercise which guarantees that you come back to it day after day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>No matter whether you use devices, apps, virtual reality or any other tools, \u003Cstrong>the important thing is to focus on your mental wellbeing at least once a day. Make time for it, give yourself a couple of minutes and pay attention to your thoughts and feelings.\u003C\u002Fstrong> On the long run, mindfulness and general wellbeing will pay off. As \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fhbr.org\u002F2014\u002F03\u002Fmindfulness-in-the-age-of-complexity\">Ellen Langer puts it\u003C\u002Fa>, \u003Cem>l\u003C\u002Fem>\u003Cem>ife consists only of moments, nothing more than that. So if you make the moment matter, it all matters. You can be mindful or mindless. You can win, you can lose. The worst case is to be mindless and lose. So when you’re doing anything, be mindful, notice new things, make it meaningful to you, and you’ll prosper.\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Feepurl.com\u002FZejiT\">\u003Cb>Subscribe To The Medical Futurist℠ Newsletter\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\u003Cli>News shaping the future of healthcare\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Advice on taking charge of your health\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Reviews of the latest health technology\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\n",{"rendered":214,"protected":20},"\u003Cp>Technology and mental well-being might seem like profoundly antagonistic terms. However, there are excellent digital tools to help you reach mindfulness and to practice meditation. 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