Improvements in Mental Health and Well-Being by Completing the App Program
anxiety
Many participants noticed changes in their mental health because of the program while a few did not. Of those who described such changes, they talked about how using the program motivated them to engage in self-care, reduce self-judgment and shaming, and improve their awareness and self-confidence. In addition, the skills they learned allowed them to ground themselves and pause using mindfulness practices (eg, Recognize, Allow, Investigate, and Note and breathing) to decrease anxiety, stress, and cravings:Yeah, I think the app gave me my own space to work on myself and my health. That’s something I really needed—a sacred space for myself and my mental health—my own space to continue on the things that I need to do for myself. It definitely helped me kind of boost my confidence, a little bit and but I’m not sure if that’s related to you know me being queer or just overall. It helped me with my thoughts and my anxiety. It like helps and the breathing techniques and stuff like that helps me and it helps me focus on myself and what was going on with myself.