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.
Wysa: Anxiety, Depression and Sleep Therapy Chatbot (Android)
Mood tracker, mindfulness coach, anxiety helper, and mood-boosting buddy.
Download from the Google Play Store
Wysa: Mental Health Support (iOS)
Depression and anxiety therapy.
Download from the Apple App Store
MindShift CBT – Anxiety Relief (Android)
Evidence-based anxiety management app using strategies based on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
Download from the Google Play Store
MindShift CBT – Anxiety Relief (iOS)
Download from the Apple App Store
SilverCloud (Android)
Silvercloud provides a wide range of supportive and interactive programs, tools and tactics for mental and behavioural health issues.
Download from the Google Play Store
SilverCloud Toolkit (iOS)
Feeling Good: Mental Health (Android)
Download from the Google Play Store
Feeling Good: Mental Health (iOS)
Programme combining deep relaxation, mindfulness and meditation to increase skills and mental resilience.
Download from the Google Play Store
Sanvello: Anxiety & Depression (Android)
Your feel-better toolkit, including therapy, coaching, coping techniques, meditations, and mood tracking.
Download from the Google Play Store
Sanvello: Anxiety and Depression (iOS)
Sumondo Pro (Android)
Help to manage workplace stress and be more productive.
Download from the Google Play Store
Sumondo Pro (iOS)
Download from the Apple App Store
Actissist (Android)
Give people who have experienced psychosis access to cognitive behavioural tips and strategies.
Download from the Google Play Store
Actissist (iOS)
Download from the Apple App Store
Headspace: Meditation & Sleep (Android)
Learn the life-changing skills of meditation and mindfulness in a few minutes each day.
Download from the Google Play Store
Headspace: Meditation & Sleep (iOS)
Download from the Apple App Store
Calm – Meditate, Sleep, Relax (Android)
Offers guided meditations to reduce anxiety and improve sleep.
Download from the Google Play Store
Calm (iOS)
Download from the Apple App Store
The Mindfulness App: Relax, Calm, Focus and Sleep (Android)
Offers guided meditations and courses from experts around the world to reduce anxiety and improve sleep
Download from the Google Play Store
The Mindfulness App (iOS)
Download from the Apple App Store
Eat Right Now (Android)
28-day program to help you change your relationship to eating.
Download from the Google Play Store