In conjunction with World Mental Health Day, Apple is highlighting tools and features across its products and services that help users monitor and support their mental wellbeing. On October 10, Apple Watch users can earn a limited-edition digital award by completing at least 10 minutes of mindfulness or meditation through any app that contributes mindful minutes to the Health app.
Mental Wellbeing With Apple Gadgets
Users can also log their emotions and daily moods in the Health app on iPhone or the Mindfulness app on Apple Watch to better understand how lifestyle factors such as sleep, exercise, daylight exposure, and mindful minutes may influence mental health. The Health app also includes mental health assessments to help users understand their potential risk of depression or anxiety. Using the Journal feature on iPhones also automatically contributes mindful minutes to the Health app.
As part of the initiative, Apple Fitness+ is introducing a special 10-minute Breath Meditation led by trainer Christian Howard, available from October 6 to 12 – this session focuses on belly breathing techniques to help reduce stress and promote relaxation. Fitness+ also offers a range of themed meditations such as Sleep, Calm, Resilience, Purpose, Kindness, and Creativity, as well as a six-part program “Meditations for When You Feel Stress or Anxiety” designed to guide users through challenging emotional moments.
Apple Fitness+ trainers have also shared insights on maintaining mental wellbeing: JoAnna Hardy emphasizes starting the day with an intention to stay mindful of one’s actions and reactions, Christian Howard recommends focusing on breathing to maintain calm during stressful moments, while Jonelle Lewis suggests incorporating meditation before bedtime to help improve sleep quality.
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