Lysa’s Limericks
The world today is digital and connected to every aspect via the internet. Therefore, if you are faced with anxiety, depression and/or struggle adjusting to life’s transitions, technology may be a valuable tool to incorporate into your mental health journey.
Below is a snapshot of some of the mental health apps that have received positive reviews.
1. Headspace
- Focus: Mindfulness & Meditation
- Platforms: iOS, Android
- Cost: Free with in-app purchases
Headspace this app is known for its user-friendly design and variety of meditation exercises. Headspace offers guided meditations to reduce stress, improve sleep, and promote emotional grounding. Additionally, this app has sleep content to assist with managing sleep disturbances.
2. Calm
- Focus: Relaxation, Sleep & Mindfulness
- Platforms: iOS, Android
- Cost: Free with in-app purchases
Calm is an app that guides its users to meditation and sleep content. Its soothing interface and wide range of guided meditations, sleep stories, and breathing exercises. This app also has a library of music and soothing sounds geared to create a relaxing atmosphere. This app is helpful for those trying to manage anxiety or improve their overall mental health.
3. Moodfit
- Focus: Mood Tracking & Mental Health Improvement
- Platforms: iOS, Android
- Cost: Free with in-app purchases
Moodfit is an app designed to help the user track mood states. Features on this app allow the user to set goals, track mood patterns and implement interventions such as cognitive behavior therapy to restructure negative thought patterns. Additionally, this app offers gratitude journaling and breathing techniques.
4. Sanvello
- Focus: Stress, Anxiety & Depression Management
- Platforms: iOS, Android
- Cost: Free with in-app purchases
Sanvello offers guided meditation and mood tracking to assist its users navigate symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression. The app utilizes cognitive behavior therapy to help its users through emotional distress. Additionally, this app allows its users to take assessments and connect with community support through message boards. Users can take assessments, set goals, and access community support through message boards.
5. Happify
- Focus: Positive Psychology & Stress Management
- Platforms: iOS, Android, Web
- Cost: Free with in-app purchases
Happify this app utilizes positive psychology as its foundation. It is designed to improve happiness and reduce stress. Features of this app include activities, games and quizzes to challenge negative thoughts and promote a gratitude mindset.
6. MyLife (formerly Stop, Breathe & Think)
- Focus: Mindfulness & Emotional Awareness
- Platforms: iOS, Android
- Cost: Free with in-app purchases
MyLife this app tailors its features to the user’s mood state at the moment. It begins with a question “How are you feeling?” Depending upon the user’s response it suggests breathing techniques, meditations or an activity. This approach helps users tune in to their emotions and choose mindfulness activities that match how they’re feeling.
Conclusion
Mental health apps can serve as an accessible resource to support one’s overall emotional well-being from the comfort of home. While these apps are not a substitute for professional care in severe cases, they offer supportive tools for reducing stress.
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