Gen Z & Millennials are downloading apps to self-soothe their anxiety.

Gen Z & Millennials are downloading apps to self-soothe their anxiety. SuperBetter gamifies stress-relieving techniques by creating point-incentivized “quests” and “power-ups,” including deep breathing and exercising, along with “bad guys” like catastrophic thinking that can be defeated for an “epic win.” The app’s not alone in its tech-fueled attempt to help the most stressed generations, but while snackable cognitive behavioral therapy could be helping some, more research is needed to know whether the effect is just a placebo. (Vox)