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EPISODE · Oct 5, 2025 · 1 MIN

Pocket Therapist

from Dr. Howard Smith Reports · host Howard G. Smith MD, AM

https://www.instagram.com/p/DPazwlnDJbs/There is actually an excellent book by Dr. Annie Zimmerman with that titled, but that is not today’s subject.  What is? Your phone and the right app can help you fight anxiety, stress, and even insomnia.  This the conclusion of research psychologists at Pittsburgh’s Carnegie-Mellon University after reviewing the available studies and personal trials of apps including Calm and Headspace.These apps provide 10-21 minute guided sessions anytime, anywhere.  Using them at least three times a week can measurably improve not only your psyche but the relaxation they trigger can lower blood pressure and even produce measurable improvements in measurements of harmful inflammation.Problem is that 95% of users continue with the apps consistently for ONLY 30 days or less.  In addition, if you have a something on your mind that  continues to interfere with your relationships, your sleep, your work, and your health, you need to make an appointment with a licensed mental health professional.https://psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?doi=10.1037/amp0001576#smartphone #app #psychology #anxiety #insomnia #hypertension #CarnegieMellon

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