Apple's Mindfulness Features Promote Mental Health
Written by Shaveta Arora, Arushi Sharma
Apple is prioritizing mental health by introducing innovative features on its iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch platforms. Users can now assess their risk level for depression and anxiety, mirroring clinical assessments.
Apple devices are introducing new features to support the mental wellbeing of millions of users on their iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch platforms.
According to research, reflecting on one's own mental state can increase emotional awareness and resilience. To assess your risk level, you can use the same depression and anxiety assessments commonly used in clinics on iPhone and iPad.
Apple's Mindfulness App Improves Well-being and Communication
Apple's Mindfulness app on Apple Watch encourages users to practice mindfulness by allocating daily minutes for focus, center, and connection while breathing. Users can also create a Breathe watch face to encourage relaxation and mindful breathing throughout the day.
Tracking is a good first step, but the sleep experience on the Apple Watch and iPhone goes above and beyond. It actively assists you in creating a schedule and bedtime routine to help you achieve your sleep goals, even when you are extremely busy. Active research demonstrates the link between physical activity and mental well-being, as well as the advantages of spending time outside.
You can use your Apple Watch to actively take walks or hikes, and view your data in the Health app, including how much time you spend outdoors with our new feature. With Fitness+, you can actively engage in Time to Walk, an inspiring audio experience on iPhone and Apple Watch designed to motivate people to walk more frequently.