Insights About Technology and Mental Health

Humanity has found the ins and outs of so many problems over the years. And as days pass by, arriving at such discoveries is becoming a lot easier thanks to the world of technology that we have been living in. At the top of those discoveries lies the revolutionized health systems that have given humanity higher survival rates, compared with the old days when people died from things like the flue. 

With that in mind, people started to realize the need for knowing more about not only physical health but also mental health. Thus, the world started to go mental and employ technology along the way to get the best results. Let's check out some of those enhancements that technology has provided for us together! 

1. Flipping the Mirror of Truth 

Despite the never-ending argument surrounding the social media impact of being a bad influence. Truth is many people have come forward and changed that by showing their real lives, bodies, and behind the scenes images of what a real normal life like would look like. This gave the chance for people with low self-esteem regarding the way they look to have better mental health stability, as body positivity is becoming a thing and more people are showing the interest to share more realistic versions of themselves in front of the world. This leads to a more honest culture being embraced as a trend and less conscious people as a result. 

2. More Connection 

Having a social life and interacting with people is a very determining factor when it comes to mental health-related issues. For instance, long-distance relationships are lasting now more than before thanks to how easy it has become to connect with your loved ones with the help of technology. You also have a wide range and variety of options to do that, using thousands of apps, programs, and tools that make this possible for you. From a video call to audio ones, and even chat and messages, everything is in the palm of your hand so you don't have to worry about being isolated anymore. 

3. Therapy Sessions

Booking a therapy session isn't easy for everyone despite its important role in relieving the patients who urgently need it. And it's become harder through situations like the pandemic we're going through right now. But no worries about that; since online booking for sessions is now available for anyone who needs it. All you have to do is consult with your mental health care provider through whatever means that suit you both, anytime anywhere without any limitations or struggle like in the old days. Just grab the will for this change and you'll realize the help you need is now closer to you than ever! 

4. Support Groups

Struggle together, you're no longer alone on your own! Understanding that mental health is real and you should care for it is not something people around you would always get. That's why a stranger's help sometimes could give you what a family member is unable to. That is why online communities and online support circles are founding their way with healthy mind seekers. Because it's a place where common pain and struggle is being talked about with no prior judgments from any side. No matter the root of your pain there is always room to discuss a solution inside those online rooms.  

5. More job security

Studies show that a wide range of mental health problems' causes are strongly related to the fear of losing one's job or not managing to find one at all in the first place. However, online jobs have been taking over the internet for a while now that some people have taken them as their first source of income. Knowing that you have other alternatives regarding your job and bills plays a key role in providing the stability people look for; therefore, less anxious minds and less worried humans. 

Everything is good if you try to make it, and anything is bad if that's how it turn it to be. And despite some opinions about the negative impacts of technology on people, the aforementioned advantages show the great impact it could shape with someone's mind and mental health state. If you're interested to learn more check those other effects out. 

Written By - Dana Asnan 

Edited By - Vaibhav Sharma