Publish Date

November 13, 2020

Author

J. Michael Browning

I recently wrote a reimagining of what my life feels like daily. You can find it here:

I Somewhat Matter

It somewhat captures how I see myself and how I interact with not just myself but also others.

I know I’m lost. I know that the sleep carries on, and I will never wake up. I am self-aware and ignorant at the same time.

Being able to self-analyze and keep a pseudo journal of my struggles allows me to look back, almost as a third-party, and see my struggles. See them, and in some instances, positively impact them.

You Have Choices

Just because there are those feelings of being lost and not being in control, it doesn’t mean what you think it does. In today's culture, just about everyone has felt this way at some point in their life.

This pandemic hasn’t made it any easier. The universally imposed isolation is certainly accentuating these trying times. It’s more important than ever to keep your mental health in check.

MoodPath

Moodpath helps you self-manage and monitor for a variety of mental health disorders. This includes

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Eating Disorders

Here’s what some of its users are saying.

I’ve struggled with Bipolar 2 disorder, which I only recently was diagnosed with. Therefore, I’m still trying to understand my experiences and my condition. My psychiatrist encouraged me to keep a “mood” journal and referred me to this app. - Katie

Sanvello

Sanvello helps provide the support you need in the time you need it. Focusing on mental health from a self-help and peer-support perspective, the work with a network of professionals focused on helping you with:

• Coping Skills
• Tracking Your Thoughts
• Coaching & Community Care
• Goal Tracking

Here’s what one of its users is saying:

It’s got an array of tools for you to use daily, including mood trackers, meditations, health trackers, a hope board, thoughts, and goals.

notOK™

notOK™ is your digital panic button. It allows you to input personal emergency contacts. If your panic button is pressed, you will receive immediate text support or a phone call. It also can send your contacts to your GPS location.

Here’s what one of its users is saying:

This is the best app ever if you have someone that is suffering from anxiety or depression! Saved my daughter’s life the other day when she pushed her “not ok” button instead of jumping out her open bedroom window.

Overview

There are just a few digital products that can have a significant impact on your mental health. Remember, if you're thinking about committing suicide, reach out. Someone will answer and be there for you.

If you know someone suffering from anxiety or depression, ask them the question. Ask them if they plan on hurting themselves. It could save their life.