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by WORMS_EAT_WORMS 1773 days ago
- Apple link is dead FYI

- I can’t imagine a harder sell than an app improving mental health. From own experiences, simply stepping away / hiking / going without a phone for a couple days is a huge empowering reset.

Will check out and wish you best of luck

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Thanks for the heads up on the link! We'll update in the original post, but you can also try https://apps.apple.com/app/iona-anxiety-mood-support/id14913... which seems to be working from our region

I would certainly agree on the stepping away and hiking approach. In CBT Jargon, doing an activity that you would normally enjoy when you're feeling low is often called "Behavioural Activation" or BA, and it's definitely a valuable self-help tool.

Thanks for checking out the app, and any comments and thoughts on our product are always gratefully received.

I have doubts about their medical claims, but I have been helped by traditional, video-based CBT delivered over an app. While exercise is one component of improving mental health, CBT goes far beyond and is way more helpful.