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Using online resources can be a great way to support your wellbeing and mental health. You can access and download apps from major app stores like the Apple App store and Google Play.
Whilst these apps can be useful, they are not a replacement for seeking medical advice if you have concerns about any symptoms you are experiencing.
Please note:
* Some apps ask you to enter personal health information, Before providing this, make sure the app is genuine and secure.
* Please note, some apps are free, while others require a one-off payment or a regular monthly subscription. Please check this before downloading.
Listed below are some apps to get you started (click on titles):
Calm Harm provides tasks that help you resist or manage the urge to self-harm. You can add your own tasks too and it’s completely private and password protected.
Walk and run your way to 5k this Couch to 5k app designed to take total beginners from walking to running for 30 minutes in just 9 weeks. Presented in association with BBC Get Inspired, the app builds you up gradually with a mix of running and walking.
Elefriends (For over 17’s only)
Elefriends is a supportive online community from our affiliated mental health charity Mind. We all know what it’s like to struggle sometimes, but now there’s a safe place to listen, share and be heard. It’s a place to share experiences and listen to others.
FearTools is an evidence-based app designed to help you combat anxiety, aiding you on your road to recovery. This application is especially useful for those suffering from Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Phobias, and Social Anxiety Disorder.
Happier
Happier helps you stay more positive throughout the day. Its Apple Watch app is like your personal mindfulness coach - use it to lift your mood, take a quick meditation pause, or capture and savour the small happy moments that you find in your day. *Only available on the Apple Store.
There are 17 essential things you need to know to fast track your recovery from mental illness. If you suffer from depression, schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, and if you are a mental health outpatient, or a newly discharged psychiatric in-patient at the UK’s NHS or elsewhere in the world, MHRG will help you to get well and stay well.
SAM is an app to help you understand and manage anxiety. SAM will help you to understand what causes your anxiety, monitor your anxious thoughts and behaviour over time and manage your anxiety through self-help exercises and private reflection.
Silvercloud provides a wide range of supportive and interactive programmes, tools and tactics for mental and behavioural health issues.
The FREE Smart Recipe app from Change4Life is an easy way of helping you prepare tasty, healthier meals the whole family will love.
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Always make sure to keep yourself safe while online. You may want to visit National Mind’s Online Safety Page that contains helpful advice