Apple Unveils Innovative Tools to Support Mental Health
As individuals worldwide continue to advocate for mental health as a fundamental human right, here are some fresh features within Apple devices that cater to the mental wellbeing of millions of users across iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch platforms ()
Research shows that reflecting on one's own mental state can help build emotional awareness and resistance. On iPhone and iPad, you can access the same depression and anxiety assessments often used in clinics to understand your risk level.
Enhancing Well-being and Communication with Apple's Mindfulness App
You can share these results with your care team for more informed conversations, according to Apple. The Mindfulness app on your Apple Watch encourages you to set aside a few minutes a day to focus, centre and connect as you breathe. You can even create a Breathe watch face that encourages you to relax and breathe mindfully through the day.‘The new 'State of Mind' feature on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch lets you track your emotions and daily moods, offering insights into contributing factors like associations, sleep, and exercise. #worldmentalhealthday #mentalhealth’
Tracking is a good start, but the sleep experience on Apple Watch and iPhone goes further.It helps you create a schedule and a bedtime routine so you can meet your sleep goals, even during the busiest of times.Research shows the connection between physical activity and mental wellbeing, along with spending time outdoors.
You can use your Apple Watch to take walks or hikes, and see your data in the Health app, along with how much time you're spending in daylight with our new feature. With Fitness+, you can tune into Time to Walk, an inspiring audio experience on iPhone and Apple Watch, designed to help people walk more often.
Reference:
- Track your mental wellbeing in Health on iPhone - (https:support.apple.com/en-in/guide/iphone/iphfdc377776/ios)