The
pentagon to help the increased number of veterans, that are receiving mental
health care, developed apps to assist them to lead with their mental disorders
such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety and depression. Some of
those apps are the PTSD Coach mobile app that is a winner of the 2011 Federal
Communications Commission Chairman’s Awards for advancement in accessibility;
Breathe2Relax, T2 MoodTracker and Tactical Breather. The apps were developed to
assist Veterans and Active Duty personnel, including civilians that work for
the Department of Defense who are experiencing symptoms of PTSD.
These
apps were intended to be used as an adjunct to psychological treatment but can
also serve as a stand-alone education tools. The apps allow the users to make
Self-assessment of PTSD symptoms with individualized feedback, track changes in
symptoms over time; manage symptoms providing coping skills and assistance for
common kinds of posttraumatic stress symptoms and problems, including
systematic relaxation and self-help techniques. Also some of this app provided
assistance to found immediate support such as quick link to the National
Suicide Prevention Hotline.
Is important to mention that the
apps assessment does not formally diagnose PTSD or any other mental disorder
and although these techniques were developed primarily for the warfighter
during intense combat situations, anyone can benefit from the ideas taught in
this application to help with nearly any stressful situation in life.
More application’s info
available at: http://t2health.org/mobile-apps
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I think it's a great app that is very novel and useful to provide mental health care. This application is a very accessible tool that allows these soldiers to find valuable information that can help them manage their symptoms and have a better Know of how to manage their mental disorders. I find it extraordinary that some of these apps provide assistance to find immediate help that can prevent a tragic death such as suicide. A link that can help prevent suicide in these apps is "quick link to the National Suicide Prevention Hotline." I consider it a very useful app that can help soldiers deal with their mental disorders and can help a lot in addition to their pharmacological therapies for a better quality of life.
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