Mental Health Apps: Insight Timer

Grounding is a coping strategy that can be used to reconnect yourself to your body and your present moment. This technique can be used whenever you are feeling a strong, negative emotion (e.g., anger, sadness, stress, anxiety). One helpful app that can guide you through grounding techniques via meditation and mindfulness is Insight Timer (https://insighttimer.com/).

This app is for individuals of all ages. It is a free app that provides you with various audios of guided meditations (e.g., learning to meditate, coping with anxiety, improve your sleep) by different individuals; this way, you can experiment and choose the person whose guided recording works best for you. There are also audios for sleep and relaxing music that can help ease tension.

Further, there are courses that you have access to with Insight Timer. For example, you can access yoga courses through the app as well as other courses that address various concerns, such as relational concerns, self-esteem, and finding ease. Through this app, and practice using the skills, you can start your path towards peace and healing.

Disclaimer: This app is not a replacement for therapeutic intervention or medication. It is recommended that you seek the services of trained professionals in the field of mental health to assist you if you need more intensive services.

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Written by Justina Yohannan, PhD