Atracare Mental Health announces Apple Watch giveaway
Being technology-driven, Atracare utilizes cutting-edge technology to the fullest extent. To celebrate the grand opening of its mental health department in Lewes, Atracare will be giving away an Apple Watch to one lucky entrant.
Why? Atracare is focused on the mind-body connection. Apple Watch wearers can track and measure metrics relating to stress, diet, exercise, mindfulness and sleep – five core areas that each play a massive role in the health of one's mind and body.
There is no fee to enter. To learn more and subscribe to be entered to win, follow Atracare on Facebook and Instagram.
Apple Watch helps users be more mindful of stress. Preventing and managing long-term stress can lower one’s risk for other conditions like heart disease, obesity, high blood pressure and depression. Some ways to prevent or reduce stress are: planning ahead, deciding which tasks to do first, preparing for stressful events, and using apps for mindfulness.
The Apple Watch has many native and third-party apps that can help track, measure and foster mindfulness, stress and sleep. Headspace won the App of the Year Award in 2017, and the app Calm explores topics of mindfulness for kids as well as encouraging better sleep.
Several apps leverage the latest research on cognitive behavioral therapy to help address larger issues. Although the apps are not a substitute for professional treatment, they do put a host of resources at one’s fingertips.
It's no secret that a good workout, or even a brief walk, can have a positive impact on one's mood. Exercise increases endorphins, weight loss and body image, and improves sleep quality.
The Apple Watch has a corpus of apps to help track workouts, exercise and activities, from marathon running to general everyday metrics for standing and steps.
There are many studies advocating the positive effects of exercise on mental health. The general outcome from research indicates that exercise can bring about many physiological changes which bring improvements in mood state, self-esteem, and lower stress and anxiety levels. The physical effects of exercise include reduced blood pressure, enhanced cardiovascular fitness, weight loss and prevention of chronic diseases such as cancer, diabetes, hypertension, obesity and osteoporosis, and cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s.
To explore the topic of treating depression, anxiety, insomnia or seasonal affective disorder, contact Atracare Mental Health at atracare.com/services/mental-health. In-person and telehealth appointments are available with many options for therapy and counselors.
