Using the right app can help you take care of your mental health and manage problems such as anxiety, stress and low moods. There are many to choose from but it’s important to find an app that is both safe and effective.

ORCHA is the world’s leading health app evaluation and advisor organisation. The following apps have been reviewed by ORCHA. Some apps may have paid-for features.

Actissist

Give people who have experienced psychosis access to cognitive behavioural tips and strategies.

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Calm – Meditate, Sleep, Relax

Offers guided meditations to reduce anxiety and improve sleep.

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Eat Right Now

28-day program to help you change your relationship to eating.

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Feeling Good: Mental Health

Programme combining deep relaxation, mindfulness and meditation to increase skills and mental resilience.

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Headspace: Meditation & Sleep

Learn the life-changing skills of meditation and mindfulness in a few minutes each day.

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MindShift CBT – Anxiety Relief

Evidence-based anxiety management app using strategies based on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).

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Sanvello: Anxiety & Depression

Your feel-better toolkit, including therapy, coaching, coping techniques, meditations, and mood tracking.

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SilverCloud

Silvercloud provides a wide range of supportive and interactive programs, tools and tactics for mental and behavioural health issues.

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StayAlive

It is a pocket suicide prevention resource packed full of useful information and tools to help you stay safe in crisis.

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Sumondo Pro (Android)

Help to manage workplace stress and be more productive.

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The Mindfulness App: Relax, Calm, Focus and Sleep

Offers guided meditations and courses from experts around the world to reduce anxiety and improve sleep

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Wysa: Anxiety, Depression and Sleep Therapy Chatbot (Android) 

Mood tracker, mindfulness coach, anxiety helper, and mood-boosting buddy.

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