What are mental health apps?

Mental health apps are a simple way to work on your mental health.

Mental health apps aren’t designed to diagnose a condition or substitute care from a mental health professional.

Still, they can support your overall mental health. Apps are a convenient way to get extra support between therapy sessions or office visits, and they can offer continued support after graduating from therapy.

Mental health apps may provide activities, encouragement, and other techniques to practice daily. Many types are based on research and therapy techniques to provide evidence-based interventions.

A quick look at the best mental health apps

• Best overall: Daylio | Skip to review
• Best for therapy: Talkspace | Skip to review
• Best for pre-crises: notOK | Skip to review
• Best for meditation: Headspace | Skip to review
• Best for stress: iBreathe | Skip to review
• Best for anxiety: MindShift CBT | Skip to review
• Best for substance use disorders: I Am Sober | Skip to review
• Best for boosting your mood: Happify | Skip to review
• Best for eating disorders: Recovery Record | Skip to review
• Best for OCD: NOCD | Skip to review
• Best for sleep: Calm | Skip to review
• Best for drinking less alcohol: Reframe | Skip to review