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Reviews of innovative products, apps, devices and tools to promote self-care and mental health management.
Equoo Promises to Help People Become More Emotionally Fit. I Gave It a Try—Here’s What Happened. Top Story - February 2019.
It seems like no matter what you want to do, there’s an app that can help. As a person who has a hard time understanding others, I’ve always felt pretty hopeless about establishing a connection with people. I’m not exactly a communicator, you know what I mean?
By Ossiana Tepfenhart7 years ago in Psyche
I Wore the Spire Stone At Work for A Week and It Actually Helped My Anxiety
I don’t know how to relax. Have you ever had anyone go to give you a neck rub or a massage and had them tell you to relax your muscles before they get started? I literally don’t know how to do that. Needless to say, I’ve been on the market for some sort of stress relief device or app for some time now.
By Chelsea Pullano7 years ago in Psyche
Podcasts About Mental Health You Need to Listen To
Podcasts, in general, allow you to keep yourself informed, entertained, and in-the-know about a variety of subjects. Podcasts about mental health, in particular, open up vital conversations about mental health, mental illnesses, and coping mechanisms. The world doesn't discuss mental illness enough, and we rarely say the right things. These mental health podcasts, as well as self-help podcasts that everyone should listen to, bring the issues to the forefront. Only through discussion and open dialogue can we hope to address and affect the country's mental health crisis.
By Ringo Mendoza8 years ago in Psyche
Best Teas for Stress and Depression
How does tea calm me down? Whether you're looking for a remedy to soothe your depression or stress, tea can certainly help. This is because tea can relax you in two ways: with the actual ingredients of the tea, and the act of drinking tea.
By Kelsey Lange8 years ago in Psyche
Best Weighted Blankets for Stress, Anxiety, and Sleep Disorders
If you haven't heard about weighted blankets yet, you're behind on the trend. These blankets can be very heavy, weighing anywhere from four to 25 pounds. They are made heavier usually by having glass beads or plastic pellets inside. Weighted blankets have actually been around for years with the special needs community, but they are starting to become more mainstream as all people realize that they can benefit from a weighted blanket, especially people with anxiety issues. They can be simple and soft like a regular blanket, or if you need something with even more sensory input, they can be a minky dotted blanket. Whatever your needs, if you feel like you might benefit from burrito-ing yourself in one of these, check out the best weighted blankets on the market right now.
By Katie Marchbank8 years ago in Psyche
10 Best Teas for Anxiety and Insomnia
Anxiety is never fun. A lot of people might think that you're "nervous," but anyone with anxiety knows it is so much more than that. Your heart is pounding, thoughts are racing through your head, and you can't focus on anything but trying to get through your day without completely breaking down. What's worse is when that anxiety crawls into your bed with you and prevents you from sleeping. You lie in bed just begging and pleading to finally make it stop so you can get some rest. For me, when I try to go to sleep, thoughts of what went wrong that day start playing in my head like a review of a bad performance in a movie. Then I started having anxiety over the fact that I haven't fallen asleep yet, only keeping me more awake, and the cycle perpetuates itself all night long. It's insufferable.
By Katie Marchbank8 years ago in Psyche
Must Have Apps That Combat Depression and Anxiety
Dealing with depression and anxiety truly is a struggle, especially if you face them everyday. They basically take away your mood, ruin your day, and your productivity to go out there and make positive changes in your life. Numerous people face these mental problems everyday, so you're not alone. And sadly, many of these people cannot find ways to help them defeat the horrible mental conditions; ways to make it easy for them to cope and even conquer their depression and anxiety. But we can give you another way to hopefully guide you in a path without any worries and anxiety.
By C.C. Curtis8 years ago in Psyche
Mindfulness and Relaxation Apps for Kids with Anxiety
Having anxiety is terrible as it is, but when children go through it, it's the worst. Since their young minds can't always find ways to cope, it can really affect them. There are many ways for adults to cope with anxiety, but it's sometimes still not enough. Anxiety overall can be controlling; affecting your mind, behavior, and your body. That's why children with anxiety should be helped at their youngest age.
By Jennifer Violet8 years ago in Psyche
Holiday Gift Ideas for Someone With Anxiety
As someone who has been clinically diagnosed with anxiety, I understand how every day can be a constant battle. Anxiety can ruin your life, if you let it. The mind races, the heart beats faster, and it can even become difficult to breathe.
By Dr. Ethan Levi8 years ago in Psyche
