Mental health has been given an important role in the Health application. For example, you can record your state of mind in Health and complete questionnaires about depression and anxiety. Mental health is just as important as your physical health.
You can also record your state of mind via the Apple Watch using the Mindfulness app. And if you are open to it, immediately relax with a breathing session or reflection.
Mental health
Mental health is just as important as physical health. Research shows that paying attention to your state of mind can have a positive effect on your emotional awareness and resilience. Since iOS 17, iPadOS 17 and watchOS 10, you can easily record your emotions and daily moods.
State of mind in Health
In the Health app, you can manage your mental well-being and add your mood.
- Open Health
- Go to ‘Data’
- Tap ‘Mental Wellbeing’
- Open ‘Mood’
The first time, choose ‘Get started’ and follow the steps on the screen. Afterwards, you can tap ‘Record’ to add new data. You can consult your mental health history via the calendar icon.
You can optionally set a reminder to fill in your mood every day. You do this via Health â–¸ Data â–¸ Mental health â–¸ Mood â–¸ Options (bottom).
Mood Apple Watch
- Open the Mindfulness app
- Choose ‘Mood’
- Select a ‘Capture’ moment
By turning the Digital Crown, you can scroll through attractive, multi-dimensional shapes to indicate how you are doing, what has the biggest impact on you, and what feelings you are having.
Mental health questionnaire
The Health app includes questionnaires and assessments that clinics often use to determine whether someone is experiencing depression or anxiety. This allows you to determine your risk level, consult resources in your area, and create a PDF file that you can share with a doctor.
Go to Health â–¸ Data â–¸ Mental health â–¸ Mood â–¸ Answer questionnaire. Follow the steps on the screen and complete the questionnaire accurately and truthfully. You will then see a result. Read the next steps to help you with the results.