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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- Guided breathing
- Education and information
- Available from Google Play and iTunes
- Cost: free
- Read more about Breathe2Relax
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- Guided meditation
- Meditation reminders
- Meditation tracking
- Available from Google Play and iTunes
- Cost: free trial; paid subscription for full content
- Read more about Headspace
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- Self-help tools
- Education and information
- Anxiety tracking
- Available from Google Play and iTunes
- Cost: free
- Read more about MindShift
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- Self-help tools
- Symptom tracking
- Education and information
- Self-assessment
- Available from Google Play and iTunes
- Cost: free
- Read more about PTSD Coach
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- Self-help tools
- Education and information
- Anxiety tracking
- Trigger recording
- Discussion forum
- Available from Google Play and iTunes
- Cost: free
- Read more about Self-help Anxiety Management (SAM)
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- Guided meditation and mindfulness
- Meditation reminders
- Available from Google Play and iTunes
- Cost: free
- Read more about Smiling Mind
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- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy self-help
- Insights and affirmations
- Alerts and reminders
- Available from iTunes
- Cost: NZD$4.49
- Read more about Thinkladder
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- Mood tracking
- Reminders
- Graphs and reports for sharing
- Available from Google Play and iTunes
- Cost: free
- Read more about T2 Mood Tracker
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- Games
- Meditation exercises
- Activities to reduce stress
- Motivational quotes
- Available from Google Play and iTunes
- Cost: free
- Read more about Virtual Hope Box
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- Self-help tools
- Mood tracking
- Education and information
- Available from Google Play and iTunes
- Cost: free
- Read more about Wellmind
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Excluded apps
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- What's My M3 - app scored low on clinical review due to uncertainty and safety concerns about the depression screening tool used
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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.
