Well-Being
Woebot
Designed by psychologists at Stanford, this program uses a chatbot to help people cope with feelings of depression and/or anxiety. The artificial intelligence that runs Woebot uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on how we react to stressful situations.
Create an account and Woebot will check in with you every day, providing coaching and references as needed. Alternatively, you could choose targeted support on mindfulness and other topics.
What does it cost? Nothing!
How to get it: Available on the
Smiling Mind
This Australian-born mindfulness tool was originally designed for children - but even athletes are using it! The program was developed by psychologists and educators to help bring balance into people's lives.
Create an account, record your feelings, then choose a session to complete. When you're done, record your feelings again. Sessions range from 2 minutes to 45 minutes. Your sessions will be tracked and a report created to show you which types of mindfulness work best for you.
What does it cost? Nothing!
How to get it:
Headspace
Headspace offers guided meditations and breathing exercises designed to help you reduce stress and anxiety.
It's simple to use - just select a guided meditation and follow the instructions.
What does it cost? There are limited free guided meditations; more options are available for $12+ per month.
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Stop, Breathe, & Think
Targeted mindfulness activities and guided meditations based on your current state of mind. Offers daily emotional check-ins and gives session recommendations.
You can create an account or simply browse the app to see what it offers.
What does it cost? There are a lot of free sessions available and $10 per month to unlock additional options.
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Insight Timer
Insight Timer offers a wealth of free guided meditation sessions and inspirational videos, as well as a terrific timer designed for meditators.
Create an account, then check out the icons at the bottom of the screen to access lots of options! Includes charts and milestones to track your progress.
What does it cost? Many free sessions are available; prices for premium features vary.
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Calm
Calm promises to help users sleep better, boost confidence and reduce stress and anxiety, all with the help of guided meditations, soothing music, and bedtime stories.
What does it cost? Free sessions are available.
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Mood Meter
Become more aware of your feelings and ways to shift your mood!
After creating an account, you can plot your moods and track how your daily activities affect how you feel. Reminders can be set up to help you remember to check in with yourself. The program offers strategies, quotes, and pictures to help you 'shift' from one mood to another.
What does it cost? $.99
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Daylio
Diary, journal, and mood tracker. Track your moods, activities, and add notes. Daylio collects recorded moods and activities and provides charts and graphs so you can learn how your moods and activities interact.
What does it cost? The basic features are free and additional features (such as goals) are available for purchase from $5-$9.
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Pixels
Pixels is a very basic mood tracker that offers customizable color schemes and multiple ways to view how your moods change from day-to-day. If you're looking for something simple and easy to use, this one is a great place to start!
What does it cost? Free version offers everything you need. Pixels Premium offers additional customization options for $1.49.
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