Preventative Apps
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Apps for Suicide, Underage Drinking and Bullying Prevention
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number, 1-800-273-8255 or 988,
The website,National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, teaches warning signs, how to ask the question about suicide to save a life, and a list of Texas' Local Mental Health Authorities (community MHMR centers).
notOK App® is a free digital panic button to get you immediate support via text, phone call, or GPS location when you’re struggling to reach out.
The “notok" mobile app is available on the App Store and Google Play
The Your Life Your Voice website features “real advice for real situations” and a tips section with articles on topics such as managing stress, coping skills, relationships, self-esteem, how to talk to your parents, and more.
You may also be interested in My Life My Voice, an interactive mood mobile app that lets you track your thoughts, feelings and moods right on your mobile device. My Life My Voice is available from Apple’s App Store or Google Play.
SAMHSA’s new “Talk. They Hear You.” campaign mobile app helps parents and caregivers prepare for some of the most important conversations they may ever have with their kids. It shows them how to turn everyday situations into opportunities to talk with their children about alcohol and other drugs, and equips them with the necessary skills, confidence, and knowledge to start and continue these conversations as their kids get older.
The “Talk. They Hear You.” campaign mobile app is available on the App Store, Google Play, and the Microsoft Store.
Respect Effect aims to help young people practice healthy relationship skills by completing daily challenges with their significant other (S.O.), friend or family. Users can share completed challenges on the Community Feed, earn points to get placed on the Leaderboard, and view other's challenges.
The “That's Not Cool” campaign mobile app Respect Effect is available on the App Store and Google Play.
The Be Strong App unites access with choice that saves & improves lives. You’ll find resources, local support, intervention & programs that strengthen mental, emotional & relational health. People in crisis need to know how and where to get help, and you can help with the Be Strong App.
The “Be Strong" campaign mobile app is available on the App Store and Google Play.
Rise Up + Recover is just the app for you if you are struggling with food, dieting, exercise and body image.
With the Rise Up + Recover app you can:
• Log your meals, emotions and behaviors from the privacy of your mobile phone
• Export PDF summaries of your Meal Log and Check-In to share with your treatment team
• Set custom reminders to inspire you to keep moving forward
• Rest assured that your personal information is protected behind a pass-code
• Share motivational and inspirational quotes, images and affirmations
• Access a wide range of resources to build a strong recovery warrior mindset
• Find support and professional treatment nearby
The “Rise Up + Recover" mobile app is available on the App Store and Google Play.
MindShift CBT is a free self-help anxiety relief app, that helps you reduce worry, stress, and panic by following evidence-based strategies. Using CBT tools, you can challenge negativity, learn more about anxiety, develop more effective ways of thinking, be mindful, and relax.
The “MindShift CBT" mobile app is available on the App Store and Google Play.
Happify aims to help users reduce stress, anxiety and negative thinking, and improve emotional well-being. Users create an account and answer a short questionnaire which helps the app suggest a “track” for the user. “Tracks” are groups of activities and games which help the user achieve their goals.
The “Happify" mobile app is available on the App Store and Google Play.