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.