Postpartum depression presents a
challenging set of experiences for any new mother, and the more
support she can get, the better. There are many apps that can assist
new mothers who are experiencing postpartum depression.
Start- This is an app where a person
can track their depression medication along with their symptoms and
response to the medication. Depression medication takes time to be
effective, so it is important to track a person's progress to see if
they are responding in an effective way to their medication.
Optimism- This app allows people to
track their mood and allows planning for coping strategies such as
diet, exercise, and relaxation techniques. This is helpful because it
allows people to track patterns in their mood and pick out possible
triggers for certain feelings.
Sleep Genius- This app plays relaxing
music that is designed to facilitate deep and restful sleep. Since
changing sleep patterns and insomnia play a significant role in
postpartum depression, this could be a very helpful resource for new
mothers.
Beyond Blue Check In App- This app is
designed for the support system of someone experiencing mental
illness. This app helps a person design a conversation they can have
with a person they love who is going through a difficult time or a
mental health crisis. It provides them with resources they could
suggest for their loved one and lets them report back how their
conversation went.
Breathe- This app measures your
heart-rate through the camera in your phone. Then, through breathing
techniques, helps you lower your breathing and heart rate. Feelings
of anxiety often accompany postpartum depression, so this could be an
important tool in lowering ones stress levels.
Here is a link to a buzzfeed article with a list of general mental health apps that I found to be helpful.
http://www.buzzfeed.com/ariannarebolini/amazing-apps-for-anyone-living-with-anxiety#.fm06DRej4
And here is one more.
http://www.buzzfeed.com/nicolaharvey/courage-is-knowing-what-not-to-fear#.vsLG48wJP
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