On my way to work the other day I was listening (as usual) to NPR. There was a spot on the newest Applications for Smart Phones. My ears perked up. The apps they were talking about were developed for Psychology and Psychiatry. I really started to pay attention. Maybe there was something I could use to lower my current stress level while on the go.
One app that was explained was very simple. You opened the app and on the touch screen indicate how your feeling: good - not so good...stressed - really stressed...!!!
When you've related you state of mind the app will give you a suggestion on how to handle your mental situation. For example, if you tell it you are feeling extremely stressed it might respond with "Breathe dummy".
All kidding aside. The only reason I mention this is because they also interview someone from the University of Pittsburgh. Judy Callan, a researcher at Pitt is developing one of these apps. the app moves progressively along as the patient's mental health moves forward. I'll attach the link so you can listen to one of our own.
http://www.npr.org/templates/rundowns/rundown.php?prgId=3&prgDate=5-24-2010
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