Dominant Messages About Epidemiology and Management of Mental Health Problems
| Characteristic | Message and App |
|---|---|
| Population: everybody | “[A]ll kinds of people who, in certain situations, or in certain periods of life are: feeling stressed; need motivation and lack energy; people with mild mental distress, such as depressive disorders, anxiety, stress, and low self-esteem.” Mindfit |
| Causation | |
| Pathophysiology | “The fight or flight response…can easily go into hyperdrive, making you feel uncomfortable and anxious even when you aren’t in any real danger.” Mindfulness: Brain-based |
| Psychological maladaptation | “[H]abits of thought and behaviors that are negatively impactful.” Mindfulness Daily |
| Apps and management | |
| Easy, effective, no risk of harm | “All you have to do is LISTEN and your brain will do the rest!” Anxiety Release based on EMDR |
| Importance of regular, ongoing use | “You can…fit several mini-sessions into your day.” Meditation Studio |
| Personal responsibility for improvement | “Take action to improve your life.” MoodKit – Mood Improvement Tools |
App = mobile application; EMDR = eye movement desensitization and reprocessing.