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Digital media and technology are often lifelines for many teens and young adults. There has been an increase in the number of digital health tools available, particularly related to mental health. While none of these are designed to replace therapy when needed, here are some apps that could be useful tools for individuals seeking additional support using available technology.
Disclaimer: The apps here are not affiliated with or specifically endorsed by Childhelp. This list is an example of the various options that are available publicly; please use your discretion to determine the app that best meets your needs.
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Mindshift

Ages: 4+
Price: Free
Link: https://www.anxietycanada.com

Description:
Mindshift offers anxiety relief strategies and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tools to help reduce worry, stress, and panic. The app offers techniques like writing in journals, building fear ladders, and doing comfort zone challenges. The app also offers goals setting, progress check-ins, practice mindful techniques, calming audio.

Calm Harm

Ages: 12+
Price: Free
Link: https://calmharm.co.uk/

Description:
The Calm Harm app can help support a teen resist or manage the urge to self-harm using evidence-based therapy principles of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) focusing on Comfort, Distract, Express Yourself, Release, Random and Breathe activities. You can personalise the app to track your progress and changes.

What's Up?

Ages: 12+
Price: Free (Paid version available)
Link: https://apps.apple.com/whats-up-app

Description:
This app uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance Commitment Therapy methods to help users cope with depression, anxiety, anger, stress, and more. The app also allows users to create a passcode for safety and security purposes.

HappiMe

Ages: Green: Ages 4-11, Blue: Ages 11-17, Red: Adults 18+
Price: Younger Children and People Free, $2.99 for 18+
Link: https://www.happi-me.info

Description:
Through the power of positive thinking, HappiMe focuses on increasing self-esteem, self-confidence, and overall happiness. Great for children and adults.

 

 

Sanvello

Ages: 12+
Price: Free (Paid version available)
Link: https://www.sanvello.com

Description:
Sanvello offers therapy, coaching, self-care tools, and a supportive community. Sanvello uses clinically proven techniques based on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma-related conditions, and daily stressors.

Woebot

Ages: 12
Price: Free
Link: https://woebothealth.com/

Description:
Woebot can help you with thinking through situations with step-by-step guidance from Woebot using tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) through a 24/7 quick chat. Woebot sends over a million messages per week to help users with everyday stress and challenges.

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This project was supported by Grant Number 90CA1855 from the Administration on Children, Youth and Families, Children’s Bureau, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The opinions, findings, conclusions and recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration on Children, Youth and Families, Children’s Bureau, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.