Apps for Mental Health
Calm
Calm provides tools for improving sleep, lowering stress, and reducing anxiety.
Paid
Headspace
Headspace includes meditations, tools to help improve sleep, and tips to make your day better.
Paid
Reflectly
Reflectly is a personal mental health companion that checks in with you and has a journal where you can write about your day.
Free
Moodfit
Moodfit offers a mood journal, breathing exercises, sleep advice, and daily motivational notifications/tips on how to make your day better.
Paid
MoodMission
MoodMission provides you "missions" you can do that can lead you to discovering new coping strategies for dealing with depression and anxiety.
Paid
Talkspace
Talkspace is an app meant to connect teens age 13+ to a licensed therapist online based on your preferences and needs.
Free
Have an Apple Watch?
If you have an Apple Watch, the Breathe/Mindfulness app is a free app which helps you focus, relax, and get back on track for the day.
Educational Websites
One way to reduce stigma surrounding mental health is through education. Learning about mental health issues that affect children and youth can help us have more open conversations and seek help when we are struggling. Check out the websites below to start learning!
Canadian Mental Health Association
The CMHA website serves is a useful tool to learn more about child and youth mental health issues. Click the link below to explore the issues, helpful services, and additional information.
eMentalHealth
eMentalHealth is a website that allows you to learn about various mental health issues. It also allows you to search for resources available in your area. Click the link below to explore the eMentalHealth website.
School Mental Health Ontario
School Mental Health Ontario is a website with resources for students, parents, families, and teachers. The mental health resources available through School Mental Health Ontario use evidence-based strategies and services to enhance mental health practices among the school community.