12 of the best mental health apps

Mobile phone or tablet apps can be really useful for supporting your mental wellbeing, so here we take a look at what is available in the app store at the moment.

At MS-UK, we believe in offering people affected by multiple sclerosis (MS) as much information as possible, so you can make your own informed choices. That’s why we have listed as many apps as possible, but which ones you try out are up to you. Where we can, we have also included links to the app websites.

You can download any of these apps via Google Play or the apple store straight to your smartphone or tablet.

Aura

This app helps people to manage mental wellness using a combination of techniques including breathwork, meditation and CBT.

Breath 2 Relax

This app is all about managing your breathing to reduce stress using the stress management skill ‘diaphragmatic breathing’. It features instructions and practice exercises to help users learn the stress.

Catch It

This is a free app that uses CBT to help manage feelings of anxiety and depression by turning negative thoughts into positive ones.

Chill Panda

This free app uses different activities like yoga and breathing techniques that are designed to help manage anxiety. It is also available on Nintendo Switch.

Headspace

This app is all about developing a mindful approach. It includes guided exercises, videos and meditation.

Insight Timer

This is a free app that uses a variety of techniques including yoga, meditation, and breathwork. There are also paid features you can subscribe to.

MyPossibleSelf

An NHS approved app, it uses CBT interactive tools and techniques to help identify the sources of your anxiety and how to manage them.

Side by Side

This is Mind’s online community, which used to be called Elefriends. It is a forum where you can listen, share and be heard through posting, commenting and private messaging.

Smiling Mind

Using exercises developed in conjunction with psychologists, this app helps in promoting mental wellness.

What’s Up?

A tool you can use to help manage anxiety and calm your mind and body.

WorryTree

This free app aims to help you take control of your worries, one at a time. By using CBT and sensory practices, you’ll be able to craft a plan of action to help yourself cope with your worries and concerns.

If you’d like to learn more about mental health in relation to MS. then you should read out dedicated choices booklet. Just click the button below to learn more