Health insurance pays for these mental health apps

Created: 06/14/2022, 12:13 p.m

By: Janine Napirca

Some apps, which an industry insider at 7Mind says will boost your mental health, are funded by health insurance.

How much time and money do you currently invest in your health?

Did you also think about your

?

In today's world, many people are becoming more and more aware of the importance of

health.

According to a study by

, two-thirds of Germans feel stressed at least sometimes, and a quarter even often.

According to the

, the

has led to a 25 percent increase in

worldwide .

The current news situation about the

, which has resulted in very high inflation and sharply increased food and energy costs, also affects mental health.

Especially since the federal government's relief package is not enough to cover the additional costs for consumers.

It is all the more important to find out about preventive measures, especially if they are free of charge for you.

Health insurance pays for apps that improve your mental health

According to industry insider Siri Frericks, there are numerous

that can help those affected to strengthen their mental health.

Some are available digitally as an

and are even financed by your

through the so-called

budget .

According to the psychologist and mindfulness expert from 7Mind, around 50 million people with health insurance have access to around €150 - depending on the health insurance company.

Almost half of those with health insurance know nothing at all about the prevention budget of the health insurance companies.

Siri Frericks, psychologist and mindfulness expert at 7Mind

That is why, according to the industry insider, the €7 billion prevention budget is not being used at all, although those with health insurance are actually entitled to it.

Did you know that in certain cases, health insurance companies cover the costs of mental health apps?

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The mindfulness expert recommends these apps, which are paid for by health insurance, for your mental health

• With meditation against stress: With the courses

  "Mindfulness-based stress management"

  and

  "Resilience in dealing with stress" from the

  7Mind

  app

  , you can learn how to deal with stress in a healthy way and strengthen your mental resilience.

  In addition to meditation exercises, the app also offers important background knowledge on the subject of stress and mindfulness.

  Even researchers from Harvard University have proven the positive effect of meditation.

  Thanks to the ZPP certification, the courses are fully reimbursable by health insurance companies.

• "Sporting away" the stress: Physical exercise gets more oxygen into the cells and the metabolism gets going.

  The result: the stress hormone level drops and the production of happiness hormones such as endorphins and serotonin increases.

  With the preventative sports courses from

  Cyberfitness

  , you can take part in eleven tested and certified health and fitness courses - led by trained coaches.

• Not in the mood for fitness?

  Then how about a daily walking routine.

  The

  free WeWard app

  provides the right motivation - it rewards every step with "Wards", which you can then donate to non-profit organizations or have them transferred directly to your account.

• Healthy Diet Against Stress: Healthy meals can promote stress resistance and lift mood.

  The certified

  Oviva app

  supports you in consciously observing your eating habits and in making the right decision before every meal or when shopping and in changing your diet in the long term.

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In order for your health insurance company to reimburse you for the costs of apps that support your mental health, it is important that the course you choose is

and falls within one of the following subject areas:

.

If you are not sure, you can ask the respective course provider.

In general, according to Frericks, everyone with statutory health insurance is entitled to a prevention budget.

If you don't use it, it expires.

Therefore, it can definitely pay off to check with your own health insurance company which offers are financed.

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The apps mentioned are

, as the focus is on prevention.

If you are experiencing severe anxiety, depressed mood, or persistent insomnia, your best bet is to

.