PLAINS TALK Mayra Lopez, LMSW HELP FROM AN UNEXPECTED PLACE Spending more time on the phone is not the usual recommendation for people dealing with stress issues. However, there are several apps that can assist you with stress and anxicty. Apps that guide you through meditation can be particularly helpful, although it may take some time and testing to find the one that works best for you. When it comes to dealing with stress, think outside the box. Apps that help you organize your time and projects can be just as effective at relieving stress as those specifically designed to climinate stressors before they can affect you, There are even aps that have shown to be useful in helping people with PTSD and depression. Plains Area Mental Health welcomes poople of all ages and from all backgrounds. Our professionals collaborate with clients to create a plan which adkiresses specific needs anxl goals. A caring approach integrating evidence-based practices is designed to address life's struggles effectively in a way that is also uniquely tailored to you and your family. Call our office today at 712-792-2991 or 800-325-1192. Our office is located at 318 South Maple St., Suite 1, Carrol. Helping People Cope With Everyday Living. P.S. The National Alliance on Mental Illness estimates that almost 50 million American adults struggle with some form of mental health condition every year. PLAINS AREA Mental Health Center www.plainsareamentalhealth.org PLAINS TALK Mayra Lopez, LMSW HELP FROM AN UNEXPECTED PLACE Spending more time on the phone is not the usual recommendation for people dealing with stress issues. However, there are several apps that can assist you with stress and anxicty. Apps that guide you through meditation can be particularly helpful, although it may take some time and testing to find the one that works best for you. When it comes to dealing with stress, think outside the box. Apps that help you organize your time and projects can be just as effective at relieving stress as those specifically designed to climinate stressors before they can affect you, There are even aps that have shown to be useful in helping people with PTSD and depression. Plains Area Mental Health welcomes poople of all ages and from all backgrounds. Our professionals collaborate with clients to create a plan which adkiresses specific needs anxl goals. A caring approach integrating evidence-based practices is designed to address life's struggles effectively in a way that is also uniquely tailored to you and your family. Call our office today at 712-792-2991 or 800-325-1192. Our office is located at 318 South Maple St., Suite 1, Carrol. Helping People Cope With Everyday Living. P.S. The National Alliance on Mental Illness estimates that almost 50 million American adults struggle with some form of mental health condition every year. PLAINS AREA Mental Health Center www.plainsareamentalhealth.org