This video describes five assistive technology apps that are particularly well-suited for people with mood disorders like major depression or bipolar disorder. These apps include: meditation-mindfulness apps (e.g. Insight Timer), mood trackers (e.g. Moodfit), online live therapy platforms (e.g. TalkSpace), cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)-based apps (e.g. Sanvello), and music apps (e.g. Amazon Music). ___________________________________________ To […] The post Video #38- Assistive Tec...| Thomas Armstrong, Ph.D.
In this video I describe six different assistive technologies for people with intellectual disabilities. They include (with the specific product highlighted and discussed in parenthesis): online tutorials (the Khan Academy), social media platforms (Hello, It’s Me), alternative augmentative communication devices (Proloquo2Go), indoor navigation apps (Evelity), emergency contact apps (Red Panic Button), and social problem-solving apps […] The post Assistive Technologies for Intellectual Dis...| Thomas Armstrong, Ph.D.
Love it or hate it, there's no question that chatbots are here to stay. And while an increasing number of people have been turning to the likes of Claude and ChatGPT for personal help, there's only been anecdotal evidence as to their value for mental health. That is, until now.| New Atlas
