Depression is a bummer. Even if the day is great and everything is going fine, depression will make everything darker and more painful to even think so.
Mental health is important; talking to someone can be as helpful as fresh, drinkable water in a desert. There will always be someone willing to listen and talk about problems, even if they're not professionals.
To really make the solution stick, here are some techy ways for people to help them with their depression:
Self-Help Apps
Self-help apps to deal with depression could be hard to find, but those that are out there can be helpful in the worst of moments. They aren't much on their own, but it enhances the effects of the treatment people are receiving for depression.
People who are depressed can use these apps to share stories, get help coping with depression's symptoms, and even practice calming repetitive actions and relaxation.
Mental Health Smartphone Tracking
Self-help apps are great to manage symptoms on your own, but knowing when a mental health crisis is about to happen to you is also a great way to avoid depression. Mental health tracking apps like Sanvello, MoodKit, and Worry Watch track negative emotions like anxiety and sadness and warn their users when they're about to experience a mental health crisis or if they're in one and they haven't noticed it yet.
If the app detects an impending mental health crisis, it can alert a professional as a caution, allowing them to act accordingly to their patient's needs.
Wearable Gadgets
Thanks to the technological advancements of recent times, there are now some gadgets that could be worn to help people recover from being depressed, or at least keep it at a manageable level until it slowly subsides.
According to Make Use Of, there are a few gadgets people may want to use to improve their mental health and even deal with depression. One of which is the Flow Neuroscience Headset, which uses transcranial Direct Current Stimulation to reduce depression and better manage it on their terms.
Another gadget to consider using is the Feel Wristband, which monitors and determines people's emotions at any given time, allowing it to create mood patterns and trends based on their user's emotions to suggest what people can do to help tackle negative emotions, which could be viewed using its companion app.
Telehealth
Last but not least is the most effective way to deal with depression and the first step to doing so: talking to others. In this world of modern technology, people can reach out to professionals with just a tap or a button press.
These experts, which could be reached by telehealth numbers or links, can help people manage and treat depression without having to see their patients. They may be more comfortable getting help while being at home than going outside during one of the lowest points in their lives.
This help is available through voice or video call through Zoom, Skype, and even Google Meet, depending on the patient's preferences.
