After my relatively negative experience with a mobile mental health service I had an idea of my own. Especially after a friend recently opened up about his challenges with mental health. Since it was December 1st I decided to create my own Whatsapp advent calendar*. Using Whatsapp's 'broadcast list' feature, I sent 16 friends of … Continue reading My Whatsapp advent calendar
Tag: Mental health
Send ‘HAPPY’ to 12345
Last weekend I saw an ad on the train about getting free mental health advice via SMS. All I needed to do was to send 'TIPS' to a shortcode. I decided to sign up for two reasons: 1 I am quite a typical A-type neurotic millennial living in the big city. Stressed out is my default. … Continue reading Send ‘HAPPY’ to 12345
Seven Mindfulness Apps
When choosing an app to help you practice mindfulness, you have a wide range of choice: You can choose a very simple one that will only remind you to meditate, potentially play some relaxing bell chimes. A more complicated app may or may not cost a bit, but will bring you guided meditation, ranging from … Continue reading Seven Mindfulness Apps
