Learning To Swim in a Sea Of Anxiety

Published:

August 2, 2023

Last updated:

March 7, 2024

The 2020 world has been very different from what we thought it would be. Mental health is something most people at some point in their life has struggled with and it has become even more topical during this pandemic. Thankfully support and access to wellbeing is no longer attached to the notion of personal interaction and contact as not everyone has access to therapy or to professional help for their mental health problems

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Mental health is important to everyone, not just those with diagnosed disorders as anxiety is experienced by most young adults.

Even before the pandemic, not everyone had access to therapy or to professional help for their mental health problems. (Insert a question: Now the question remains, are mental health apps the future of mental health remedies?

However, undermining the personal importance of human interaction by saying that mental health apps can be a suitable alternative to therapy might be pushing the line too far.

Instead, these mental health apps can be considered as a good supplement to assist and support your mental health journey amidst these difficult times. Much like various techniques that have become popular in recent years, like mindfulness and meditation.

Here is a list of free apps that can be your swimming floats in this Covid-19 journey:

What’sUp

What’sUp is an amazing free app that has a negative and positive habit tracker to breakaway from actions that are counterproductive. It uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) methods to help cope with Depression, Anxiety, Stress and more.

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‍MindShift

MindShift is an app that is designed specifically for young adults with anxiety. It acknowledges anxious feelings and responds to changing how you think about anxiety. Think of this app as your motivator, giving you the chance to take charge of your life, ride intense emotions and face challenging situations with appropriate support.

Self-help for Anxiety- Management(SAM)

SAM might be the best alternative you are interested in self-help but meditation is not your preference. You can create your own anxiety toolkit and learn various different self-help techniques.

Happify

This app has a psychologist approved mood training program, through its various engaging games, activity suggestions and gratitude prompts.

Lifesum

This app is a broader resource that promotes healthy living, by helping you set personal goals. This app can be used to help you redefine how you think about healthy body image.

Most of these apps offer organisational help, so do check them out to help inculcate a positive outlook through your life amidst university life that is currently taking on shapes in new ways. Do not be afraid to seek support, these times are difficult for everyone, regardless of your background. Take responsibility for yourself and your wellbeing. Take care of yourselves, by learning the skills to swim in any kind of sea, ocean or waterfall the world has to offer.

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