There are a variety of mobile phone apps for anxiety, stress, depression and general mental health. They can help you learn about your condition, figure out whether your medication is working, record details about your symptoms and some provide tools to help you manage mental health problems. The Health Navigator team has reviewed some mental health and wellbeing apps that you may like to consider.
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Headspace
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Melon app
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PTSD Coach
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Smiling Mind
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T2 Mood Tracker
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Learn more
As there are so many apps to support mental health and wellbeing, we have not been able to review all those available. We have instead identified independent organisations that have reviewed these apps.
- ReachOut.com (Australia): aimed at helping young people get through anything from everyday issues to tough time.
- PsyberGuide (United States): aims to help people make responsible and informed decisions about apps and other digital tools for mental health.
- Mind in Brighton and Hove (United Kingdom): aims to promote good mental health.
You may also find the following article useful: Do mental health apps really work?Patient.info UK
Disclaimer: Health Navigator’s app library is a free consumer service to help you decide whether a health app would be suitable for you. Our review process is independent. We have no relationship with the app developers or companies and no responsibility for the service they provide. This means that if you have an issue with one of the apps we have reviewed, you will need to contact the app developer or company directly.