Business Insider has a fascinating read on 6 new (and improved) apps that can possibly help with your depression.
A couple fascinating ones:
a. Woebot, a free AI chatbot that asks you how you feel, and based on your response, provides appropriate cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
But does it actually work? Seems to, according to a research study.
Out of 70 college students who used Woebot, the majority said they saw a significant reduction in their depressive symptoms, unlike those in a control group who were instructed to use an e-book full of tutorials on depression.
b. Medibio, enthusiastically backed by Michael Phelps, who sits on its board.
The app uses your phone or smartwatch to monitor vitals and alerts you — before you often know it yourself — if you’re about to start feeling anxious or depressed.
The company is also working on a more advanced version of the app that could detect depression. Medibio presented that new version to the Food and Drug Administration last month.
Keep reading for more.
