Mental Health Apps
All are for Iphone and Android. Most are free
Apps to Improve Mood:
MoodTools:
Info and tools to manage symptoms of depression, based on principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
T2 Mood Tracker:
To help track emotions over time, and begin to see patterns and triggers
Apps for Anxiety:
MindShift:
Free; very comprehensive; good for coping with anxiety and learning mindfulness; the volume of choices can be overwhelming for some
Pacifica:
To learn skills for reducing the intensity of anxiety, worry and panic, based on cognitive behavioral therapy principles
Anxiety Coach:
$4.99 - helps users to gradually face feared situations and reduce anxiety, fear and worry, using cognitive behavioral techniques
Panic Relief:
Helps walk you through fear, anxiety and panic using breathing exercises and body movements
Apps for Mindfulness Meditation, Breathing, or Relaxation:
Stop, Breathe and Think:
to learn how to practice mindfulness meditation
Headspace:
to learn meditation, mindfulness and breathing (for beginners)
Breathe to Relax:
Teaches diaphragmatic (belly) breathing for relaxation
App to Increase Motivation and Manage Moods:
Booster Buddy:
designed to help teens and young adults; daily check-in; coping strategies; track moods; help get started on tasks; follow self-care routines
Apps for Helping a Friend:
A Friend Asks:
Free; Resources to help a friend (or yourself) who may be thinking of suicide; If in an immediate crisis, call 911. If you or your friend feels unsafe, are considering running away or have a personal problem, call the St. Charles County Youth Connection Helpline number at 636-642-0642 or text “BSAFE” to 31658.