6 Apps to Help With PTSD
Post traumatic stress disorder isn't the easiest thing to talk about—or manage. However, it's also not something you can completely cope with on your own. These 6 apps each have features that can mentor, aid and even rehabilitate you.
PTSD Coach
This app will educate you about PTSD and provide tools to help you manage symptoms and stress. If your symptoms go beyond the tools in the app, they'll also provide direct links to immediate help. Price: Free for iPhone and Android
PTSD Free
Certified by The American Institute of Stress, this app is built to decrease PTSD symptoms with a one-touch instant relief. Through brainwave entertainment, this app can sense your stress and nip it in the bud before it takes flight. There is also a tool that helps resolve traumatic memories that fuel PTSD. Price: Free for iPhone and Android
PTSD Checklist
This app will walk you through a self-assessment to determine if you have PTSD, and if so, which of the three main types of PTSD you have. By answering a series of 22 questions, this app will present your PTSD stats and allow you to submit them for a full analysis. Price: Free - only available for Android
PTSD and Traumatic Stress - Anxiety Recovery Strategies
After downloading this app, you'll gain access to a 16 minute video discussing PTSD and traumatic stress - sharing with you important and often overlooked signs and symptoms of trauma. Aside from the video, this app provides audio programs that help to calm your mind and reset your nervous system. Price: Free for iPhone and Android
What's Up
Using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance Commitment Therapy, this app will help you cope with depression, anxiety, anger, stress and more. Overcome negative thinking problems, learn metaphors to help you cope, keep a daily diary of feelings and symptoms, and so many more helpful features (too many to list)! Price: Free for iPhone and Android
myBivy
Coming soon! This app, designed by the son of a veteran soldier, will help fight night terrors and provide a better sleep for those fighting them. The app will monitor heartbeat and movements to track symptoms and provide a sound or vibrate to disturb the terrors. Price: TBD - Coming soon!
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