1 . Mental Health Apps

Although most mental health doctors probably wouldn’t advise people to spend more time with their cellphones, there are some apps that can turn screen time into time well-spent. These apps provide tools for people looking to improve their lives.

Stop, Breathe & Think

This app was created to teach meditation (冥想). Developed for adults, teens and kids, it is perfect when you’re troubled by emotions like anxiety, stress, sadness or anger. It guides you through the practice of stopping, calming your mind and body through breathing and then taking part in short meditation.

Cost: $9. 99 per month. Download here for Apple or Android.

Breatbe2Relax

Breathe2Relax teaches “belly breathing”, a technique that encourages full oxygen exchange, lowers the heart rate and helps reduce stress. This type of breathing can help people who are experiencing fear, anxiety or anger. The app features videos, reading materials and ways for users to track their progress.

Cost: Free. Download here for Apple or Android.

Productive

Productive is a simple app that helps you set goals and track your progress. It offers users help in breaking negative habits and forming healthier habits. Users can specify what time of day they want to begin an activity, for how long, and how often, and the app shows users their successful periods, sends them motivating reminders and records their growth.

Cost: Free. Download here for Apple or Android.

INSCAPE

Regardless of where you are, with INSCAPE, you can focus on the areas that you’re looking to improve. Depending on whether you’d like to sleep better, or be more efficient at work, INSCAPE will suggest a practice that will be most beneficial to your goals, including breathing exercises, meditation and more.

Cost: $12. 99 per month.

Download here for Apple. Come here for Android.

1. What do the first two apps have in common?

A．They can keep people calm.	B．They are intended for adults.
C．They cost their users nothing.	D．They record the users’ progress.

2. Which app is best for those who want to develop good habits?

A．Productive.	B．INSCAPE.
C．Breathe2Relax.	D．Stop, Breathe&Think

3. What is special about INSCAPE?

A．It provides more activities.	B．It has no time or space limitation.
C．It Is only available to Apple users.	D．It works depending on one’s particular needs.