Anxiety Road Podcast

Many people are turning to mental health apps to help with their symptoms or as a way of accessing some form of treatment. In this episode, a look at the definition of mental health care apps, PsyberGuide to check it out and some examples of  anxiety apps. If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741. Resources Mentioned:  Wired article about how a company, Hims and Hers, are trying to bypass current FDA regulations concerning advertising and off-market use of medications. US News and World Report article on What Mental Health Statistics Can Tell Us. PsyberGuide a resource to help you find and evaluate mental health apps. The project looks at on-line, Android and iOS apps. Some of the mental health apps have an evaluation of their performance. Food and Drug Administration instructions about Mobile Medical Applications. Federal Trade Commission Interactive Mobile Health Apps Interactive Tool. This wi