With more than 4,000 apps promising to improve our mental wellbeing, even self-help can feel overwhelming. Vogue explores the pros and cons of smartphone therapy.
, and a strong connection is emerging between obsessive use of the internet/social media and the urgent need for self-care.Nowhere is this more apparent than among millennials and Gen Z, who, it appears, make up the highest number of users and founders of self-care apps. Frequently referred to as both the most tech-savvy and the most anxious generations in history, they’ve come of age with mobile phones, so it’s little surprise they’re now turning to them for help.
This was the case for Eliana from Chicago, who began using Self Checkout in January to help with their depression and anxiety. “The whole process of identifying my mood triggers was so powerful. It helped me take control of my life, create a more positive reality for myself, and build a groundwork to work on in therapy,” they say. Mel Wells, wellbeing coach and author of The Goddess Revolution and Hungry For More, agrees: “Let’s not be in denial – we are already addicted to our technology.
But can these apps cause harm? “Our phones add to the noise of life, and the incessant din of almost constant notifications can be a source of anxiety and stress,” says Rourke. “Plus, it promotes a reliance on technology.” ISF’s president David Webber agrees: “It’s possible to overuse technology. Measuring your blood pressure a few times a year to check it’s normal is [good practice]. Measuring your blood pressure every day is unnecessary, and bad self-care.
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