Free Mental Health and Wellness Apps

Even if you don't have a mental illness, (or, lucky you, don’t even suffer from anxiety) you should be assessing your mental health occasionally. And realize that every single person needs to make themselves a priority with selfcare. That includes taking time to check out the resources available to them to make that easier. See a great list of apps here for one aspect – Meditation and Mindfulness.  

Incorporate some routines to not only combat stress but to even stay ahead of stress before it gets to a critical level. 

Though technology should not be your only tool, I am a big believer in making it one of your tools. Below is a list of free mental health and wellness apps. Because resources should be free and accessible to everyone.

Mental Health and Wellness Apps

AnxietyHelper (iOS only) https://apps.apple.com/us/app/anxietyhelper/id1028767781

Calm Fear - Excellent Anxiety Manager, including for OCD. Created for teens but excellent for adults as well. https://www.clearfear.co.uk/

Calm Harm - Immediate coping skills for mild to more serious self harm.  https://calmharm.co.uk/

CBT-i Coach https://mobile.va.gov/app/cbt-i-coach

Cove (iOS only) - Create music fueled by your mood. Allievates anxiety and depression. http://www.cove-app.com/#about

distrACT - Self harm and suicide prevention https://www.expertselfcare.com/health-apps/distract/

FearTools http://www.feartools.com/

Gratitude - Happiness Journal - Journal your way to a better day through gratitude. https://gratefulness.me/

Mindshift CBT - Help shift your mindset with CBT techniques and tools. https://anxietycanada.com/resources/mindshift-cbt/
MoodFit https://www.getmoodfit.com/

MoodTools http://www.moodtools.org/

Positive Thinking Strategies Course (Andriod Only) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.crazyapps.positivethinkingstrategies&hl=en_US

PTSD Coach https://mobile.va.gov/app/ptsd-coach

Rise Up + Recover - Helps with various eating disorders and body image.  https://www.recoverywarriors.com/app/

SAM - Anxiety Management https://sam-app.org.uk/

#SelfCare - Selfcare app. Free to download and use. Few dollars to add bonus content.  http://truluv.ai/selfcare/

Stay Alive - UK based suicide prevention resource
https://www.prevent-suicide.org.uk/stay_alive_suicide_prevention_mobile_phone_application.html

SuperBetter - Giving you the tools and community to battle various mental health challenges. https://www.superbetter.com/
Suite of IntelliCare apps - Worry Knot is a good one. Various apps for mental health. https://intellicare.cbits.northwestern.edu/#apps

What's Up - Tools to help with mental health like depression and anxiety. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/whats-up-a-mental-health-app/id968251160 and https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jacksontempra.apps.whatsup&hl=en_GB

WoeBot CBT - You're personal AI therapist. https://woebot.io/

7 Cups - Mental health and wellness resources and community. Free to use. Additional content available with subscription.  https://www.7cups.com/