2023-09-24 06:40:00
Key Pionts:
“State Of Mind” is a new feature of the Health application from “Apple” that helps take care of the mental health and process the emotional state of users. The highlight of State Of Mind is that it helps filter. “Depression” and “Anxiety” 24 hours a day. The State Of Mind feature allows users to access insights. and basic counseling regarding “mental health” problems as well
It is already well known among users of brand products.Apple“Whether it is”iPhone” “iPad” and “Apple Watch” Especially people who take care of their health through the Health application, Apple’s basic app that was created to allow users to organize their personal health information in one place, such as health records, medication intake. Physical movement, sleep, and “mental health”
Highlights ofHealth application is able to learn the system on the device being used To display important information for users to track their health activities at all times, such as the number of steps taken each day. or vital signs In addition, if vital signs are found to be abnormal, the application can notify people around you. that the owner of the device has set up to sync information to them immediately
In addition to taking care of your body through the Health application and tracking exercise with the Apple Watch, Apple has now developed the feature “State of Mind” came up to process the emotions and feelings of users. Including screening for depression (PHQ-9) and anxiety (GAD-7) 24 hours a day.
“State of Mind” assesses complete health, both physical and mental.
The main purpose of the featureState of Mind” is to give users a complete overview of their daily physical and mental health with in-depth information. To be able to recognize and manage your own emotions. You can also access information and various health articles. About crisis response
So when users are notified of their real-time emotional state, It will help them to consult a psychiatrist or psychologist in a timely manner. Or at least be able to receive health advice through the user’s device, for example by processing spikes in “anxiety” measured by heart rate. And there will be continuous monitoring of changes. Until the emotional state returns to normal mode.
State of Mind It’s regarding combining technology with mental health. which may be called Apple It is setting an important health technology precedent for other electronic devices on the market that will continue to make important changes in the future.
What is special regarding the working process of State of Mind?
The technology or scientific method that is the highlight of the State of Mind feature that Apple sees as making it possible. Can be divided into 2 main topics that psychologists explain in Forbes As follows:
1. Continuously access and monitor mental health.
Mental healthIt is a major problem that is rapidly spreading in society and continues to increase. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, in 2021 it was found that 1 in 5 adults in the United States suffer from anxiety and depression. Therefore, it will be interesting to see how the State of Mind feature can help solve these problems.
The highlight of this feature is that it gives users access to comprehensive screening for depression and anxiety. and present the results in an easy to understand format. Makes each user understand their own mental health more and can access advice and receive advice exactly to the point
Trying to understand and consider your own emotions It can help individuals better deal with difficult situations at different stages of their lives. According to the Journal of Depression and Anxiety published in 2021, the results of the study are described as Positive experiences can be a great deterrent to depressive symptoms.
The application records stories and events. in the lives of users completely automatically This helps store memories and can be used to help guide management of future anxiety or depression.
2. Helps increase user awareness and growth.
This is because users regularly record their emotional states and mental state-related triggers. (Automatically) Allows the application to understand the patterns and responses of the user’s emotions. This makes it possible to analyze moments of stress or happiness. and allows the user to avoid situations that cause negative effects on the mind. by relying on positive experiences that have been previously
One study in the journal Frontiers in Psychology, published in 2022, explains that having more self-awareness. It can be a catalyst for the emotional strength of each user. By confronting and understanding your own emotions to build mental flexibility. emotional intelligence and better overall well-being And importantly, it can help users manage and improve their emotional health and response to stress.
However, although the feature “State of Mind” from “Apple” will be useful and easy to use. But it is not a substitute for seeking counseling from a mental health professional. Because interpreting or analyzing results regarding mental health by oneself It may cause mistakes, so if you have questions or concerns regarding your mental health It is recommended to get advice from a “psychiatrist”, you will definitely get more accurate results.
Reference information: Forbes and Apple
1695538568
#State #Mind #feature #Apple #helps #screen #depression
