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The Belong Guide to The Top 5 Mental Health Apps

Whether you suffer with a particular mental illness or not, taking care of your mental health is one of the most important forms of self-care. How you are feeling can have a huge impact on all areas of your life so it’s a great idea to check in regularly with your mental wellness. With the rise in technology, building these positive habits has never been easier. Mental health apps can be an excellent starting point to provide you with the tools to manage how you’re feeling. Let’s take a look at a few of our favorites…

Top Meditation App: Headspace 

App Store rating: 4.9/5

Headspace is a great app for everyday meditation. Whether you’re new or experienced in  meditation there is something for everyone. There are standalone meditations and whole courses to help you tackle larger challenges. A 10-minute session per day can help with reducing stress, building focus, releasing tension and improving sleep however you’re feeling. The sleepcasts are the perfect nighttime meditation to help you fall asleep quicker, more deeply and for longer.

Pros 

  • 3-20 minute meditations – perfect for however much time you have 
  • Makes daily meditation accessible 

Cons 

  • Paid app to access the best meditations 

Top Anxiety Management App: MindShift CBT

App Store rating: 4.5/5

Could we include a quick stat in rise of anxiety here. Mindshift CBT gives you the tools to practice cognitive behavioural therapy to relieve anxiety. Helping you to tackle worry, stress and panic this is the go-to anxiety management app. With a daily check-in, the ability to track your progress and a community forum this is a great introduction to CBT to help you feel more relaxed.

Pros 

  • Evidence-based
  • Free

Cons 

  • Some issues with flow of user experience

Top Self Care App: Moodfit

App Store rating: 4.7

This is a great app to help track your mood and add a little self care into your life. With personalized daily goals, a gratitude journal, a mood journal, breathing exercises and much more, this is the ultimate tool to check-in with how you’re feeling. 

Pros 

  • Great for building positive habits 
  • Free version available 

Cons 

  • Some features required paid membership

Top Therapy App: Talkspace

App Store rating: 4.5/5

Talkspace matches you with licensed therapists and is often a more affordable and convenient option than seeing a psychologist in person. You can send messages to your therapists at any time and schedule in live video sessions. You can also explore additional features such as goal setting, insights, and mindfulness exercises. 

Pros 

  • 24/7 access to support
  • Support from mental health preofessionals

Cons 

  • High cost

Top Wellness App: Shine

App Store rating: 4.7/5

With an aim to make taking care of your mental health easier, Shine makes building wellness habits achievable. Their daily meditations have a diverse range of topics proving to be the perfect guide to self-love. You can also get access to weekly self-care courses, an extensive  library of meditations and monthly virtual workshops. 

Pros 

  • 24/7 access to support
  • Support from mental health preofessionals

Cons 

  • High cost

Get the support you need 

Remember, these apps provide the tools to create healthier habits. If you or anyone you know suffers from a serious mental health issue, addiction or is feeling suicidal please contact your health care provider. Ring a suicide helpline or 999 in an emergency. 

Have a recommendation?

Let us know which mental health apps you’ve been loving by sharing them with the ASKWHO community. Our wellness group is the perfect place to connect with people looking to boost their wellbeing with your awesome recommendations – you may discover a new mental health app yourself. 

We also have mental health and motivation interests so if you’re looking for tips, advice or support dive in and join discussions going on with like-minded people in your city.

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