Keeping our mental health health should be one of our top priority and so I have come up with apps to help you effectively build them. Whether on Iphone or Android, these apps can come in handy. If you’re looking for good mental health apps, here it is. Not only are they useful for your personal mental health mobile toolkit, and for referring to clients, they’re all free.
1. MindShift
A great tool for anxiety available on iPhone and Andoid , developed
by Anxiety BC . It teaches relaxation skills, develops new thinking,
and suggests healthy activities. Designed for youth but useful to
anyone.
2. PTSD Coach
Helpful for symptoms of combat-related post-traumatic stress, this
trusted military app has been downloaded over 100,000 times for
iPhone and Android. Features in French-Canadian and
more languages.
3. BellyBio Interactive Breathing
Wonderful biofeedback device that monitors your breathing and
plays sounds reminiscent of ocean waves when you relax. Great for
anxiety and stress. iPhone only.
4. Positive Activity Jackpot
A unique augmented reality tool that uses the functionality of a
smartphone in an innovative and interesting way. Combines a professional behavioral health therapy for depression called pleasant event scheduling (PES) with activities available in the user’s location,
mapped with GPS. For Android only.
5. Take a Break! Guided Meditations for Stress Relief
From the excellent developers of relaxation apps at Meditation Oasis
comes this free app to quickly recharge. Listen to a seven-minute
Work Break or 13-minute Stress Relief recording with or without
music or nature sounds. iPhone or Android.
6. Previdence
An assessment tool that allows users to check for symptoms of
depression, anxiety, relationship issues, drug and alcohol issues,
and other problems and makes recommendations for action. iPhone
only.
7. Operation Reach Out
This lifesaving app for iPhone and Android was developed by the
military to prevent suicide. Recorded videos and menu options help
users assess their thinking and reach out for help in crisis.
8. Relax with Andrew Johnson Lite
Great guided meditation session for relaxation, helpful with anxiety
and stress as well as a sleep aid. Available in Android and iPhone
versions.
9. T2 Mood Tracker
Tracks symptoms of depression, anxiety, PTSD , traumatic brain
injury, stress and general well-being. Useful to share with
clinicians and chart recovery. Another excellent app developed by
the Department of Defense National Center for Telehealth and
Technology (see their complete list ), for Android and iPhone.
10. Relax and Sleep Well with Glenn Harold
Twenty-minute guided meditation with music to help you fall asleep.
Relaxing and gentle. For iPhone and Android .
Do you have a favorite app not on the list?
Please share in the comments.
SOURCE: PSYCHCENTRAL
