Games FOr Wellness

Schizophrenia patients are prone to social isolation even when their condition is treated.The PRIME app, created by psychiatry professor Danielle Shlosser, connects people with schizophrenia to their peers through a social network style interface. It also lets users track “challenge goals,” things they’d like to accomplish or improve about themselves.   

Get the App here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=edu.ucsf.drive.prime.android&hl=en

Calm provides people experiencing stress and anxiety with guided meditations, sleep stories, breathing programs, and relaxing music. This app is truly universal; whether you’ve never tried meditation before or regularly practice, you’ll find the perfect program for you.

Get the App here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.getsomeheadspace.android&hl=en

PTSD Coach offers everything from a self-assessment for PTSD, to opportunities to find support, positive self-talk, and anger management. What’s great about this app is that you can customize tools based on your own individual needs and preferences, and integrate your own contacts, photos, and music

Get the App here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=is.vertical.ptsdcoach&hl=en

Sometimes you just need to breathe and remind yourself you are okay. Breathe2Relax is made for just that. Created by the National Center for  Health and Technology, this app is a portable stress management tool that teaches users a skill called diaphragmatic breathing. Breathe2Relax works by decreasing the body’s ‘fight-or-flight’ stress response, making it a great option for people suffering from PTSD.

Get the App here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.t2health.breathe2relax&hl=en