Can technology be used to strengthen your mental health?

Your mental health is all about your emotions, thoughts, and bonds with others. It alters the way you handle stress, connect with people, and make choices. Mental health is vital at every stage of life, from childhood to adulthood. It involves your emotional, psychological, and social well-being.

Besides, your mental health is also important because it can change your physical health. Keeping your mental health strong helps you:

Cope with the stress of life
Be physically healthy
Keep healthy relationships
Give to the community
Be productive at work

If you have ever wondered if technology can help make strong your mental health, the answer is YES. Technology can help you cope better with many everyday situations. However, it is NOT a substitute for seeing your doctor or the clinical health care they suggest. At Triple-S, we are at the forefront of your health care with some technological tools that can help you take control of your mental health care:

Socializing is healthy

Many reasons can change your mental health. Maybe you’ve had hard situations in your life or had a specific painful event, such as losing a loved one or facing personal issues. Your mental health can also be affected by your lifestyle. For example, not sleeping well, not eating enough or getting the proper eating habits, lack of workout, or consuming too much alcohol or controlled substances. Stress is also a major reason that leads to feelings of anxiety, loneliness, and social isolation. You can visit https://management.grupotriples.com/socializaressaludable/en/ to learn more about how to keep social connections.
TeleConsulta MD

If you feel the need to talk to a doctor about your mental health, find out if TeleConsulta MD is a benefit covered by your Triple S plan. TeleConsulta MD’s doctors can check and guide you to a healthcare professional. A great option is when your doctor is not there! TeleConsulta MD can link you to a doctor in minutes and help you get a medical order for labs and preventive tests, among other benefits to treat minor sickness. TeleConsulta MD is available through the app, 7 days a week, from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. in Puerto Rico, with a $0 copay. You can download the app to your phone or tablet by Google Play or the App Store.
Teleconsejo

While not an app, the Teleconsejo helpline is available for Triple-S Advantage members, providing 24/7 counseling for emotional situations, such as anxiety, emotional crisis, depression, life events like the loss of a family member or friend, financial hardships, and meds management support, among others. They can check your mental health care needs and give support in coordinating services or finding available community-based services. If you are a Triple-S Advantage member, you can call us at 1-877-879-5964 for more information.

We can suggest other technological tools, like apps that you can download to your phone, tablet, or computer, which are great aids for dropping stress and anxiety. Many types of apps let you play games, read the news, listen to music, or handle your daily tasks. Mental health-related apps have become useful digital tools designed to promote emotional well-being. They mostly involve guided meditations, relaxation routines, mood tracking, behavioral therapies, self-care tools, and breathing exercises. It is important to note that while they can help handle mental health, they should not replace the care and diagnosis of a mental health professional.

Below is a list of some of these apps, but feel free to explore and select the ones you like the most: