We have tried and recommend any of these apps for your smartphone. They are provided for information only and should not be relied on, as professional advice.
Always consult your physician or appropriate health-care provider with respect to your particular circumstances.
They are labelled by payment style: (F) free, (F/P) free with an option for a paid version, (S) for subscription, and (O) for One time purchase.
Headspace
Learn the essentials of meditation and mindfulness with their free Basics pack. If you enjoy it, you can subscribe. (S)
The Fabulous
This science-based app is intended to help you build healthy rituals into your life. (F/P)
THINK’n
A web based program divided into short modules intended to teach strategies that help decrease stress, increase resiliency and prevent mental illness. (S)
Calm
A meditation app for beginners that also includes programs for intermediate and advanced meditators. Guided meditation sessions are available in lengths of 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, or 25 minutes so you can choose the length that best fits your schedule. (F/P)
Buddhify
Made for meditation on the go (“Urban Meditation”) (O)
Happify
Overcome stress and negative thoughts. Build Resilience. (S)
SAM (Self-Help App for the Mind)Self-Help App for the Mind (SAM) is a free app that provides people with instructions and activities for managing anxiety. Users can log in and trend their present level of anxiety, list things that make them anxious, read about activities for improving anxiety management, use tools (e.g. thought recorder, breathing timer) for anxiety management, bookmark useful tools and approaches, and discuss anxiety management with other users. (F)
Sanvello
Clear and intuitive presentation of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques with less reliance on text entries than other apps. Additional techniques related to mindfulness, healthy behaviours and relaxation are included. Frequent and meaningful feedback and reminders. (O)
Superbetter
SuperBetter builds resilience - the ability to stay strong, motivated and optimistic even in the face of change and difficult challenges. Playing SuperBetter unlocks heroic potential to overcome tough situations and achieve goals that matter most. (F)
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