BYU Counseling and Psychological Services recently developed a mental health app accessible for BYU students called Sanvello. BYU, in Provo, Utah, created an which allows students to access meditation walk-throughs and Spotify playlists while also monitoring  daily mood changes. Klint Hobbs, assistant clinical professor and psychologist at BYU, states,“Sanvello is an app that I think more promotes mental health,” Hobbs said. “If you’re struggling with depression or anxiety, it can help with that. But it also can help you stay very mentally healthy.”  Hobbs also states  using the app has  benefits, but it is not a replacement for those who require professional counseling. He explained that if the person’s mental health state doesn’t get better or gets worse after using the app, its a sign that they need to call for professional help.So this is a critical development for people in everyday lives to improve their mental health by the conveniance of their phones, but people should seek professional help if their issues are more serious. This app is showing us how progress is moving in the right direction, but there is still more work to be done.

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https://universe.byu.edu/2019/12/06/byu-offers-new-self-help-mental-health-app/