World Mental Health Day: 5 ways your Apple Watch can help you take care of your mind
On World Mental Health Day, Apple is spotlighting the mindful side of tech. Beyond fitness tracking and heart rate alerts, the Apple Watch and iPhone are packed with tools that quietly nudge you to slow down, reflect, and prioritise your mental wellbeing. Here are six ways to make the most of them.
Earn a Special Mental Health Day Award To mark World Mental Health Day (October 10), Apple Watch users can unlock a limited-edition digital award by completing 10 minutes of mindfulness or meditation. Any app that adds mindful minutes to Health counts — not just Apple’s own.
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Breathe and Reflect with the Mindfulness App The Mindfulness app on Apple Watch is your built-in calm coach. Choose between Reflect or Breathe sessions to centre yourself, focus on your breathing, and stay present, even on hectic days.
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Log Your State of Mind The Health app on iPhone and the Mindfulness app on Apple Watch now let you log how you’re feeling — both momentary emotions and daily moods. It’s a simple way to spot trends and patterns in your mental state over time.
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See What Affects Your Mood Apple goes a step further by linking your logged emotions with lifestyle data. You can see how your mood correlates with exercise, sleep, time in daylight, and mindfulness minutes — a practical step towards understanding what truly helps you feel better.
Take Mental Health Assessments You can take clinically validated assessments for depression and anxiety right from your iPhone or iPad. These insights don’t diagnose but can help you understand your current mental health risks and decide if you might need extra support.
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