Mental Health Apps: How Medicine Can Keep Up With Tech

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There are thousands of mental health apps out there claiming to do everything from easing insomnia to treating PTSD symptoms, but are those really effective?
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[@Master_Therion]

Me: Help! I'm addicted to the internet! Brit: There's an app for that...

[@christelheadington1136]

Your APT to need professional help.

[@dn9255]

It might not be as stupid as you think. You are not trying to banish the internet from your life for good, because it's not inherently bad. You're trying to get a healthier relationship to the internet.

[@lerolerolerolerolero256]

Hey could you guys make a video on maladaptive day dreaming? I suffer from it a lot and would love to know more about it from a psychological perspective. Thank you.

[@namelesssoul104]

Search it. There are a lot of videos on it. Anyway I suffer for this too

[@noka4033]

Same here. I've been trying to stop but i feel so much lonelier when i do

[@charlotte-mg9wj]

I'm a mental health support worker; my experience is that these apps and online CBT can be a useful "stepping stone." for people who have difficulty with face to face interaction. In an ideal world this wouldn't be necessary but i'm seeing more and more people who only feel comfortable with digital interaction, not just the younger generation either.

[@watson483]

Good god, telling someone who is having a manic episode to take a shot. Woof. I have pretty bad bi polar, I'm medicated but it can still get bad.

[@mooselove]

watson483 i want to point out, as a bipolar patient (who doesn’t drink!!) alcohol works on the same part of the brain as benzodiazepines. Benzos are prescribed to patients with bipolar to quell manic insomnia and other issues tied to bipolar disorder. I would like to think the “take a shot” advice was well intentioned and not just “f it, just drink it away like the rest of us” kind of thing. But god. It’s BAD advice!

[@laurenconrad1799]

I love seeing my therapist over video call (one that I started seeing in person and found through traditional channels) but I’m extremely skeptical that a phone call or a text would work nearly as well. I need to see her move and talk and hear her words like I would in an office. Video chat can provide that, but I doubt that other forms can.

[@purplefire2834]

I agree. Seeing someone's expressions and subtle reactions to things is really important. It's also way easier to lie/bend the truth in text communication.

[@wanfarahwanzainuddin7850]

Researching supported self management mental health apps or web-based interventions is my dream. With how many people are at risk of developing mental disorders, and how current mental health services struggle to keep up with demand, apps and online interventions have huge potential to help.

[@jayroger7612]

I used to have the Kids Help Phone app in high school because it was basically a password protected journaling app where you describe your mood and what happened and jot down solutions. Not therapy but it was a good coping and grounding method

[@johnopalko5223]

Me: This mental health app is evidence based, has good science, was developed by a reputable organization, and doesn't have a lot of unnecessary features. Everyone else: BUT THIS OTHER ONE LOOKS SO MUCH BETTER!!!

[@ritme7769]

This is a big problem in the healthcare sector in general. It may look slick to an executive, but to a trained eye, it's cluttered or burdensome. When developing RITME, the focus on keeping the features to a minimum was always front and center. We do one thing and one thing only; get people within arm's reach of their next task when they need the extra push. Our hope is to eventually create an API that allows more complex interactions, but even then, it stays at the basics.

[@johnopalko5223]

@@ritme7769 Exactly! Give me the features I need and no more. Especially, don't clutter things up with glitz and "gee whiz" bells and whistles.

[@ritme7769]

@@johnopalko5223 My personal bugbear is that most healthcare apps that receive funding suffer from a lot of feature bloat, but were funded on the basis of providing information statically. That can sometimes work, but those apps don't need that much funding. RITME cost tens of thousands of dollars to develop because we develop the features. We luckily got funding for that, but only a minimal amount.

[@Competitive_Antagonist]

I've yet to see an app to truly help me, just as I've yet to see a therapist that truly helps me. I'll just stick to gaming for now.

[@purplefire2834]

Looks do matter though. Color emotion theory is very much a factor. Poor graphic design/layout/colors on apps/websites not only make them difficult to use but also stressful. An app to help with anxiety that has lots of animated text and bright colors and is overcomplicated isn't exactly going to help.

[@BothHands1]

short answer: no long answer: noooooooooooooo

[@It-b-Blair]

Danielle Spargo 😂😂😂

[@DepressionTalks1]

I've found both personal and online CBT very helpful

[@1ndoorliving]

as a computer science student, this is super interesting to me

[@ritme7769]

If you are interested in this field, there is a place for you! I'd be happy to tell you more about mental health applications from a professional standpoint!

[@alexbrockwell8158]

CBT? Couldn't they have gone for an acronym that wasn't already... in use?

[@zakosist]

I think it's great that people can seek help online. Im not suffering from mental health issues now, but I know for sure if I could not seek help anonymously if I need it, I would just never seek it at all. The risk of getting locked up in a mental hospital and lose all personal freedom is just way too serious to take. I could have any mental or physical illness in the world and I still wouldnt seek treatment if that was the consequenses. I cant be the only one But then again, if someone would rather seek treatment in person thats also up to them. And maybe the right decicion for some

[@RadioMist]

Very interesting video, I've been curious about this for a while. And I know it's unrelated but your hair looks great, Brit!

[@It-b-Blair]

I’ve been curious about this topic, thank you! And your hair looks great 😸

[@g-alicenine]

Calm harm helps, but I don't like most other apps. I then go to actual websites. But the calm series apps are good.

[@aloisio7975]

0:51 Ahh yes Perry the platypus, I will now unvail to you my Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-inator!

[@somedragontoslay2579]

Don't you love how KZbin always shows you adds for something that the video you're looking at is just decimating?

[@brennonstevens467]

CBT... What an interesting acronym for getting "help" 😏

[@scrundle8489]

I'm definitely not mature. *CBT*

[@raghad5845]

thanks for this

[@ankittchaurasia]

I loved the thumbnail 😍

[@Mariia.Cascales]

Is there an app for trust issues?

[@firefoxwaffles5357]

None of the apps ever helped me much... I do best going and seeing a therapist IRL. My poor wallet

[@sergiorobles7169]

there is an app for your poor wallet

[@Crvftie]

Brit Garner is awesome!

[@dozeregg]

Why is this channel so much louder than everything else in my subs?

[@janusloggins876]

Fascinating!

[@legacyoflore1597]

Amazing!

[@czaryone]

Buddhify is the best application to teach Mindfullness meditation. They literary teach you from scratch to master. It has changed my life to point i don't need an app to do it good/

[@TulilaSalome]

Scientifically backed you say... KZbin: Look at this ad for some New Age woo!

[@judithdalton3017]

I'm doing a study on apps for mental health and would like to reference the apps that you state have dangerous advice. Are you able to name the apps please?

[@ekom1521]

Same here. It’s a UX research precisely, how far have you gone ?

[@uxninja_imsnk8]

Hi, what would you suggest a feature in an app for CBT for students.(especially international students away from home in foreign countries) Any ideas?

[@Bluehealer123]

Your all missing the point of privacy.Manufactures of these apps need to encrypt them against data gathering which can be more harmful than what the patient is actually being treated for in the first instance.Otherwise they should be portable battery operated apps that don't require internet involvement.

[@darkangelprincess101]

I had a feeling when I try to use a few apps to help with my mental health.

[@unleashingpotential-psycho9433]

Technology is revolutionizing healthcare 🔥

[@Waltham1892]

I tried one of those apps once. My phone wouldn't connect with the wi-fi and it triggered my rejection issues.

[@josephinejensen3631]

what is up with the shirt change, at the end of the video???

[@greta8849]

josephine jensen it’s a mandeler effect

[@HECKproductions]

josephine jensen because that was an ad recorded at a diffefent time pretty obvious really

[@josephinejensen3631]

HECK....I know... i was just pointing it out, because it cougth my eye.

[@smurfyday]

Most tech is developed for the profit potential. We wouldn't allow medical professionals to just put up shop online to treat whatever. It's ok on app stores.

[@dianeisabelvisen9749]

4:37

[@elizabethCorkins83]

👍🏻

[@BD-oc7fj]

Alcohol does help me!

[@cafezo87934]

I don't think mental health should be treated with apps. mental health already has a bad misunderstood rep and now it's gone commercialized.

[@NotHPotter]

I'm bummed this wasn't sponsored by BetterHelp.

[@mschrisfrank2420]

Michael Wade Seems like that would be a conflict of interest.

[@turcooyarce]

Can I get the depression stuff that doesn't need other people

[@YankeeOscarEchoLima]

Technically yes, it exists, if you know what you need and where to get/find it. But there's nothing better than human support and interaction.

[@dianeisabelvisen9749]

1:16

[@Samael1113]

....Not the first thing that comes to mind when I hear the acronym "CBT".

[@Acetyl53]

Given that wireless devices destroy your brain and your mental health, my guess is they're net ineffective. Since youtube is no longer making my comments visible to other users (I log out and they're not there), unfortunately there will be no discussion of this vital issue.

[@zakosist]

They only "destroy" your brain if you misuse or overuse it. You can have perfectly good mental health and intelligence despite using computers/cellphones on a daily basis. But if you dont get any breaks at all apart from sleeping I see why it would damage your mental health

[@Acetyl53]

@@zakosist I agree, overall. But I'm talking in hard physical terms, not just in psychosocial degradation, addiction, laziness, conditioning and so on. There is a direct physical action of its emissions, on the brain. Not speculation, based on hard data, known for the last 70 years. Although just from the social etc aspect, I don't think people can handle it there either. Eventually most will end up carrying their brains in their pocket. If you want more information on that let me know. Whenever I put links to pu bm ed youtube hides my post, puts it in the channel's spam review section or whatever they do with it, never to become visible. So It takes a degree of trial and error for formatting.

[@Acetyl53]

An addition, if you do go to let me know... check if your post actually shows up logged out. Because that's where we're at now.

[@rafaguelfand6615]

Wwwooooooo 4G....scary! GET OUT

[@Acetyl53]

@@rafaguelfand6615 Sounds like you just don't want to know.

[@addisonklamm3948]

Thats not what CBT means😂

[@ritme7769]

RITME is an adaptation of the 'implementation-intention' intervention that's a common technique in CBT, aimed at enhancing executive functioning outcomes. That is; turning a change of thoughts into a change of activity. Starting next January, a 4 year trial will start at the University of Twente to test the 'Design Your Life' method in customizing mental health applications and technology to the needs to individual papers. RITME was developed by Alderick van Klaveren, an autistic entrepeneur who struggled with executive dysfunction. If you have trouble acting on your intentions, perhaps RITME or one of our competitors is right for you! For more information, comment below or visit our website RITME.codes!

[@ritme7769]

@@regular-joe Thank you for telling us! We'll put our website developer on it right away! Expect an update within a business day!

[@ritme7769]

​@@regular-joe Our web developer will take a look at it as soon as she can. Meanwhile, I, the bumbling CEO, have tinkered with the website for a bit. Could you try it again and tell me if more options show for you now? You should now also have the VAT-tax deducted!

[@ritme7769]

@@regular-joe Alright, great. I'll look into the shipping costs immediately, because those are incorrect. I'll also look into the VAT.

[@ritme7769]

@@regular-joe Alright, the shipping costs should now be fixed. It'll be up to the web developer to fix how the prices show up, but if I've done everything correctly, the shipping costs should now be €1,70. I'll look into payment methods next. Do you have a preferred payment method?

[@ritme7769]

@@regular-joe Another update; it appears that at this time, it'll take a couple of days for new payment methods to be approved. If you don't mind the personal approach, you can send me an e-mail to [e-mail] with your home address. I'll reply with a paypal link! I'll throw in a 25% discount for reporting this big!

[@sophiathekitty]

The problem is capitalism

[@NewMessage]

Constantly checking the phone is one of the biggest barriers to good mental health, y'ask me.

[@zakosist]

Maybe a bit, although there are things that could mess up your mental health far more. But you dont have to check the app constantly in order to use it at all, you can still take breaks. Apps may help more people get the treatment they need, but there may still be those who need to talk to someone in real life for treatment

[@PS3PCDJ]

CBT, what an unfortunate acronym.

[@Jebbtube]

I prefer my CBT in herb form.

[@Jebbtube]

Yes yes, it's CBD, but the joke works better this way.

[@zedwms]

A computer routine that scans for keywords from your input, and kicks back preprogrammed platitudes. THAT is mentally ill.

[@dianeisabelvisen9749]

4:27