Since mental disorders are becoming more culturally acceptable issues to speak about, it has become clear that they are actually common dilemmas affecting many more people than previously believed, and thankfully this list of mental illness therapy methods goes to show that there are also many ways you can help yourself.
Mental illness issues have been considered a taboo topic in our society for quite some time, but now that mental discomfort is no longer being ridiculed, we're seeing an actual culture rising up that is focused on supporting and rehabilitating the massive amount of people affected by these disorders.
Between depression-detecting phone applications and OCD-reducing brain pacemakers, this list of mental illness therapy methods gives hope and comfort to those suffering from these common ailments.
11 Niche Medical Therapies
From Apps to Mood Walls, This is a Guide to Mental Illness Therapy:
Brandon Bastaldo — Mar 23, 2013 — Lifestyle
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Self-Destruction Photography
The Despair by Daniel Grizelj Series Sheds Light on Depression
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Mental Health Mood Walls
The 'Not Myself Today' Campaign Inspires a Simple Act
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Psychedelic Therapy
Retro Drugs As Modern Medicine?
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Digital Therapy Apps
Buddy is a Start-Up Supporting Health Services
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Mood-Altering Apps
MoodAgent is an App Based on Mood Music
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Online Anxiety Charts
The Social Media 'FOMO' Infographic is Unexpected
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Drug-Free Depression Therapy
Cranial Stimulator by Fisher Wallace Also Cures Insomnia & Anxiety
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Depression-Detecting Applications
The EI Technologies Xpression Tool Monitors Moods
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Depression-Alleviating Headgear
The Brainsway Helmet Uses Magnetic Stimulation to Treat Disorder
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OCD-Reducing Brain Pacemakers
Researchers Have Found Ways to Reduce OCD with Brain Stimulation
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Social Networking Psych Studies
Research Shows Teen Facebook Users Prone to Depression
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The Daniel Regan typeB Series Explores Mental Health Issues
Big Apple Street Shoots
The Heather Marks by Randall Slavin Shoot for Flaunt Magazine
40 Facebook Innovations
From Luke Worrall's Viral Status Change to Facebook Dipping
Over-Sharing on Social Media
The 'Are We Sharing Too Much Online?' Infographic Assesses Privacy
Posture-Improving Mirrors
Miior Designs Makes Makeup Application Much Simpler
Ray-of-Hope Photography
The Mathieu Young 'Cambodia by Moonlight' Series is Immensely Powerful
Carbon Copy Captures
Animal & Owners Proves That Pets Look like Their Human Counterparts
Personality Disorder Depictions
Mia Calderone Draws a Series Based on Psychological Conditions
Digital Marketing Method Charts
The Social vs Search Infograph is compared by MDG Advertising
22 Social Good Apps
Downloads to Turn Your Smartphone into a Device for Change
Greco-Roman Fashion Photography
Dusan Jaukovic's 'Alter Native' Editorial Conjures up Raw Royalty
Quirky Hipster Photography
Levi Mandel Captures Exciting Everyday Images
Transparent Tablet Modifications
The Ricardo Luis Monteiro Afonso iPad is See-Through
Happy Face Hour-Counters
Moody Watches Turn Mental Health into the Topic of the Minute
Timed Social Media Interactions
The 'When Should I Post This?' Chart is on Twitter and Facebook
Holistic Life-Enhancing Apps
Life Coach App Mindbloom is the Virtual Genie in Your Smartphone
Protective Gel-Layered Gear
The 6D Helmets are Packed with Stiff Liquids
Musical Muse Shots
These Jade Ehlers Photography Works Showcase Youthful Musicians
Fiercely Fantastical Photography
The Queen by Sebastien Vincent Series is Full of Dramatic Whimsy
One-Second Ads
OCD Foundation's Shortest Commercial Ever Hits YouTube
Congolese Wrestler Captures
Colin Delfosse Photographs African Fighters in Costume
Community-Made Handicrafts
Rag Tag 'n' Textile Supports Those Recovering from Mental Health Issues
Mortal Moth Captures
Daniel Grizelj's 'The Leaving' Shows People as Moths to Flames
Depression-Fighting Magazines
The Marie Claire Australia 'Shine A Light' Campaign
Hidden Camera Candidate Applications
Heineken Bypasses the Normal Interview Preparation Tactics
Social Media Advertising Graphics
The ‘Facebook: Dissecting the Ad Giant’ Infograph is
Online Interaction Stats
The 'Awkward Social Media' Infographic is Alarming
Militarized Motocycle Helmets
The Bell Rogue Helmet is Made for Soldiers at Heart
Smartphone Vacation Suggestions
The '10 Must Have Travel Apps' Infographic is a Huge Help
Handsfree Hiker Headgear
The Runastic Head Sensor Helmet Has Handsfree Music and Mic Settings
19 Haute Albino Editorials
From Platinum-Locked Couples to Ghostly Editorials
Human Form Art Installations
Yorkshire Sculpture Park Presents Recent Jaume Plensa Sculptures
Slow-Motion Headgear
The Decelerator Helmet Allows Wearers to Become Aware of Their Time
Metal-Controlling Winter Headgear
The Magneto Helmet Beanie Salutes the Ultimate X-Man Villain
Shock Bonnets
Xenith X1 Football Helmet Cushions Impacts With Air
Super Adhesive Smartphone Skins
These iPhone Skins from Salutoo Stick to Any Surface
Maniacal Medical Photography
Palabrium Proves 'Brainscans' Aren't Always a Bummer
Digital Therapy Apps
Buddy is a Start-Up Supporting Health Services
Personal Brainwave Recorders
The Forehead-Mounted Zeo Sleep Monitor Tracks Sleep Habits
Industrial Wasteland Captures
Daniel Grizelj's 'Landscapes' Photography Combines Nature and Man
Pocket-Sized Wireless Soundbars
The Dash7 Mini Speaker Promises Great Sound
Personalized Helmets
Nutcase Supports Your Style While Saving Your Brain
Mobile Optimization Advice
The 'Call Me Maybe' Infographic is a High-Tech Business Guide
Hybrid Headphone Helmets
POC's New Receptor Bug Taps Beats by Dre for In-Helmet Audio
Lavish Billet Boomboxes
The Idea International USB Card Speaker Fits Comfortably in Your Hands
Group Solar Deals
One Block Off the Grid (1BOG) Helps Neighbours Get Discounts on Green Energy
Interactive Talking Teddy Bears
The Teddy Sitter is a Clever Way to Keep Your Kids Occupied
Community-Connecting Commerce
Cause.it is a Free Mobile App Pushing for Change
Artistic Mental Health Signs
Musings for Mental Health by ‘The Ghost' of We Kill You
Colorful Brain Scans
Scientists Create First Ever 3D Map of the Brain
Miniature Flash Drive Polaroids
Clap Your Hands Digital USB Camera Puts Photography in the Pocket
Smartphone Use Travel Charts
Traveling Infographic Gives Tips on How to Be a Better Traveller
Bluetooth Headgear Brings Cool To Slopes
Giro Helmets
Gamer Planet Parodies
The ‘Super Mario Earth' Image Transforms the Globe
Obsessive Compulsive Cutting Boards
The OCD Chef is for Detail-Oriented Chopping and Dicing
Video Games Help Detect and Cure Depression
Award-winning Fashion Applications
The Hearst Fashion Hack Drobe Tool Took Home First Place
Therapeutic Coats
SQUEASE Jacket Soothes Kids With Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Positive Change Media Agencies
Social Spider Rolls out Projects with Purpose
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Verbally for iPad
Blindness-Curing Devices
These CATRA Smartphone Eyepieces Help Those With Cataracts
Guarded Online Networker Charts
The 'Lives of Social Networking Site Users' Infographic is Wary
Gaming for Mental Health
The SPARX 3D Fantasy Game Helps Players Cope with Depression
Gamer Brain Exercisers
The Wiithink Controller Keeps Brains Active in Old Age
Wacky Well-Being Ads
The Dare ‘Time to Change' Commercial Sheds Light on Mental Health
Filmed Fashion Technology
The Twitter Vine Application Allows Fashionistas to Record Events Live
Speech-Enabling Apps
Verbally for iPad Allows Users to Communicate with Friends and Family
Electric Shock Games
It's All Fun and Pain With the Electric Shock Lighting Reaction Game
Meditation-Inducing Accessories
‘Trip Glasses' Are Sound and Light Brain Machines
SAD-Combating Commuter Shelters
The Umea Bus Stops Helps Relieve Depression During Winter
Subtle Concussion Trackers
The Shockbox Helmet Sensor is Designed to Reduce Athlete Brain Injuries
Disorder-Awareness Depictions
Daniel Stolle’s Images Attempt to Bring Depression Awareness
Youth-Inspiring Initiatives
Afroes is an African Mobile Company Dedicated to Empowering Youth
Brain-Analyzing Headwear
The Magnetic Resonance Helmet Diagnoses Neuro-Signaling Patterns
OCD Newspaper Art
Kim Rugg Alphabetizes the Front Pages of Major Newspapers
Emotion-Displaying Helmets
The MindRider by Arlene Ducao Informs the Wearer's Stress Levels
Local Food Biz Connectors
Sustaination Makes It Easy and Efficient to Get Healthy Food
Compassionate Cancer Ads
Fondation Mimi Commercial Brings Out the Beauty of Cancer Patients
Stratum Parisian Photos
Edouardo Mortec's ‘Foules' Uses Multiple Exposure Techni
Commemorative Driver Helmets
The Alpine x Les Ateliers Ruby Helmets Pays Homage to Jean Ragnotti
Socially Responsible Smartphone Donations
The 'Oven Bits Instead' App Promotes Giving to Charity
Hardcore Optic Protectors
Beta Shell Lens Cases Keep Camera Equipment in Tact at All Costs
Monitors That Treat Depression
The Philips LightFrame for SAD
Facebook Against Teen Dieting
Pink Patch Ads Pulled
Anti-Stigma Food Companies
The Healthy Hub Creates Jobs for People with Mental Illnesses