A soft ball that 'personifies' breath, expanding and contracting in synchronicity with a person's inhalations and exhalations, has been invented by a PhD student at the University of Bath in the UK.
Reviewed by Megan Craig, M.Sc.Aug 31 2023 The ball is designed to support mental health, giving users a tangible representation of their breath to keep them focused and to help them regulate their emotions.
Disciplines that frequently include mindful breathing include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy , Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction , Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and trauma-focused therapies. Among those who used the ball, there was an average 75% reduction in anxiety and a 56% increase in protection against worry-induced thoughts. In contrast, those relying only on the audio recordings experienced a 31% reduction in anxiety .
Stop the drop out Explaining how the device supports a user, Mr Farrall said: "When an individual holds the ball, their breath becomes a physical thing between their hands. They can feel and see the flow of air as the object expands and contracts. Mr Farrall's interactive ball – named the Physical Artefact for Well-being Support – offers a potential solution by giving people an extra incentive to actively participate in managing their mental health. In time, Mr Farrall hopes his ball will be a tool used both by mental-health professionals and private individuals.
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