the project
Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health disorders in the United States. Anxiety disorders can be chronic, debilitating, and incapacitating. They can prevent an individual from getting a job, going out in public, or even making meaningful connections with others. In addition to being relatively common, anxiety disorders are also expensive; because symptoms of anxiety often mimic physical illnesses, individuals who suffer from anxiety often seek treatment for the physical symptoms of anxiety as opposed to the anxiety itself.
With increased access to psychotherapeutic tools, the toll of anxiety on both those who suffer and our healthcare system will be reduced. A mobile application like .calm can begin to address the problems of mental healthcare accessibility and anxiety management.