Amy's story of depression and anxiety
Submitted by yourtown on Thu, 02/07/2019 - 15:11Niggle 2820
My life ins't perfect but it's way better than it was! My parents were never there for me. When my past comes up my BF and partner helps me work through it.
Smiling Mind
Free
Young adult feedback
The app was highly customisable and interesting with the interactiveness in place for the users and still having a calming contrast on the layout which did make me feel calmer with such colour schemes. I really liked the modern design of the app and the tracking that comes along with it.
Expert feedback
Designed by psychologists and educators, Smiling Mind is very well developed and designed mindfulness meditation app. It's a very pleasant app to use and has a simple, clean and calming interface. With an age range from seven upwards, Smiling Mind caters for all ages with a variety of meditations available for everyone to do at different stages of their lives. A highly recommended app with it's effectiveness starting to be backed up with research.
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Niggle 2788
The struggle I have to face every day is there but I know I'm not alone. There's support and advice always out there.
Niggle 2781
If I had a chance to talk to someone earlier I would have. Because all you need is for someone to listen.
Headspace
Free. Offers In-App Purchases.
Young adult feedback
Highly certified app with very entertaining components relatable across multiple types of populations such as students and children. Although it is high quality with information and interactiveness, I would not necessarily pay for the app and in some cases I feel if students or children were to use the app without their parent's knowing for personal uses it may be difficult for them to want to pay for some of the most beneficial features which are not for free.
Expert feedback
This Headspace app makes meditation simple! This app uses the principles of mindfulness meditation to help improve focus, mood and sleep while working to reduce anxiety and stress. The free version allows users to 10-session trial before needing to subscribe to have access to a wider variety of sessions and programs. The downfall is that the subscription can be expensive.
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Today I could smile simply because I'm alive and I made it
My best friend had just had a serious car accident and was fighting for her life. My brother was told he had caner. I was struggling with depression and anxiety. I was self-harming and suicidal. I attempted suicide not long after. Then I called Kids Helpline - they were great.
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