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8 Must Have Apps for Mental Health

It couldn't be simpler. An app on your mobile device that teaches you to disarm anxious breathing quickly, where and when you need it. Using a simple audio device, BreatheRight teaches you how to regulate anxious breathing and hyperventilation in order to become calmer and more in control in times of high anxiety and stress.

Anxiety Breathe Right

by: Charles Linden Media Ltd.

$ 3.99

**iPhone Only

An evaluation tool that allows individuals to assess themselves or others for depression, anxiety, drug and alcohol and suicidal issues. It gives recommendations to help with any issues at hand. The app allows individuals to monitor progress over time.

Struggling with anxiety? Tired of missing out? There are things you can do to stop anxiety and fear from controlling your life. MindShift is an app designed to help teens and young adults cope with anxiety. It can help you change how you think about anxiety. Rather than trying to avoid anxiety, you can make an important shift and face it.

Wonderful biofeedback device that monitors your breathing and plays souns reminiscent of ocean waves when you relax. Great for anxiety and stress.

Runs on your iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch or Android device! By writing down the thoughts in your head when they happen you can catch flawed thinking and learn from it. You will invent your own referee who will give you the fair take on each thought vs. a negative and biased view.

PAJ uses a behavioral therapy called pleasant event scheduling (PES), which is used to overcome depression and build resilience. This app features augmented reality technology to help users find nearby enjoyable activities and makes activity suggestions with local options and the ability to invite friends. If you cannot make up your mind which fun thing to do, “pull the lever” and let the app’s jackpot function make the choice for you. While this app does not require clinical training to use, it should not be used as a substitute for treatment by a therapist.

Together with professional medical treatment, PTSD Coach provides you with resources you can trust. If you have, or think you might have PTSD, this app is for you. Family and friends can also learn about PTSD and coping from this app.

Literally a lifesaving app, this free intervention tool helps people who are having suicidal thoughts to reassess their thinking and get help.

Mindshift

by: Anxiety BC

Operation Reach Out

by: The Guidance Group Inc.

BellyBIO Interactive Breathing

by: RelaxLine

CBT Referee

by: Andrew Arrow

Previdence

by: Previdence Corporation

Positive Activity Jackpot

by: T2 Health

PTSD Coach

by: T2 Health

FREE

Android & iPhone

FREE

**iPhone Only

FREE

FREE

FREE

FREE

Android Only

$ 4.99

iPhone & Android