Adult Mental Health and Wellbeing Apps
A selection of carefully curated mental health and well-being apps that offer valuable self help resources and tools which can be a good source of information and advice at a time when you might need it.
Anxiety
Whether you are personally affected by anxiety, or looking to support someone who is, these applications are a perfect place to start.
Mindshift CBT- Anxiety Relief
MindShift CBT, the free anxiety relief app, comes with a clean and user-friendly design that allows you to learn and practice CBT strategies in an easy and intuitive way. MindShift CBT main features are,
Clean, welcoming, and user-friendly intuitive design
Daily check-in to keep track of your anxiety level and mood
Easy to follow guides on learning about anxiety
Facts and tips to overcome general worry, social anxiety, perfectionism, panic attack, and phobias
Goal setting tools to keep you accountable
Mental Health
Entirely Free
65%
Level 3
65%
Level 3
Sorted: Mental Health
Sorted : Mental Health is an app that can help support your mental health using music and guides you listen to, it is suitable for adults and children over 16 years old.
To use Sorted : Mental Health, you need a smart device with speakers or headphones that you can use to listen to the audio tracks. You choose the music you want to listen to, and change it to suit you, you can also listen to guides on topics that may affect your mental health.
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Mental Health
Respiratory
In App Purchases
92%
Level 3
91%
Level 3
Depression
You are never alone in your struggles with depression. These applications provide a variety of self-care practices and evidence-based treatments to assist you in your journey.
Wysa: Mental Health Support
Wysa Mental Health Support is an app that offers mental health assistance through an AI-powered chatbot, providing a safe space for private text chats. The app helps users manage depression, stress, and anxiety, while also offering relaxation guides and exercises to improve sleep. Suitable for adults and children over 13 years old, Wysa includes meditation guides and offers two types of talking therapies—Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)—to help users better understand their thoughts and behaviors.
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Mental Health
In App Purchases
90%
Level 4
90%
Level 4
Headspace
Headspace is a versatile app designed to enhance your mental and physical well-being through meditation, mindfulness, and exercise. Suitable for both adults and children over 4 years old, the app offers guided meditation sessions, breathing exercises, and courses to help manage stress and anxiety. It also features music and soundscapes to aid sleep and focus, fitness guides, and videos. Additionally, users can join a community for live group meditation classes and start their day positively with wake-up stories.
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Mental Health
+1
In App Purchases
87%
Level 2
80%
Level 3
distrACT
distrACT is an app to help you manage feelings of self-harm or suicide.
It is suitable for adults and children over 11 years old, here's how distrACT works:
Provides you with advice on what to do if you have feelings of self-harm or suicide.
Provides a helpline to get advice on where to go, what to do, and who to speak to for help.
Provides a calm zone with books, stories, quotes and videos.
Emergency area for support.
Mental Health
Utilities/ Administration
Entirely Free
82%
Level 2
82%
Level 2
Stress
If you are feeling stressed, the combination of mindfulness and relaxation techniques provided in these apps could assist you with your struggles.
Smiling Mind
The Smiling Mind app has been developed by psychologists and educators, and downloaded by millions of people. It can support you with developing mental fitness skills, and can also help you:
Increase your sense of calm
Manage your technology use
Enhance the important relationships in your life
Reduce stress and anxiety
Improve mental health and wellbeing
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Mental Health
Entirely Free
77%
Level 2
77%
Level 2
Happify: for Stress & Worry
Happify is an app designed to help you manage your mental and emotional well-being through engaging activities and tools. Suitable for both adults and children over 4 years old, Happify uses cognitive behavioral techniques (CBT) in the form of games and activities to help you think differently and manage challenges like burnout, grief, and anxiety. The app also offers mindfulness meditation to build confidence and reduce negative thoughts. Users can choose tracks to listen to, receive personalized tasks from an AI digital coach, and track their emotional progress over time.
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Mental Health
In App Purchases
81%
Level 2
81%
Level 2
Sleep
Support sleep with a selection of free apps, they can provide advice and information on sleep and wellbeing.
Sleepio
Sleepio is a NICE-recommended online program designed to improve your sleep and overall well-being. The app offers a personalised six-week program using cognitive behavioral techniques, tailored to your unique needs. Each 20-minute session helps you quiet your mind, reshape behaviors, and achieve better sleep. Backed by extensive clinical research, Sleepio has proven to help users fall asleep faster, reduce time awake at night, and improve next-day functioning. Key features include a tailored program, a Sleep Diary for tracking progress, and the “Help Me Now” feature for instant support.
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Mental Health
In App Purchases
85%
Level 3
85%
Level 3
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Medito: meditation and sleep
Unlock the full potential of your mind with Medito, your free meditation and mindfulness app. Dive into a world of tranquility and self-discovery, and emerge with a rejuvenated spirit and improved mental well-being. Download Medito today and embark on a journey to a happier, healthier, and more balanced life.
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Mental Health
Entirely Free
74%
Level 2
73%
Level 2
General Wellbeing
Keep well and find balance in your lifestyle by using one of the wellbeing apps. They can be a great source of information and advice.
NHS Active 10 Walking Tracker
You use NHS Active 10 Walking Tracker by tapping on the app when you want to go for a walk, and putting your phone in your pocket. The app works by using the sensors in your smartphone.
The app will count your steps, including how fast you walk. When you do 10 minutes of fast walking, the app will reward you with a badge.
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Respiratory
Entirely Free
78%
Level 2
77%
Level 2
NHS Food Scanner
You open the NHS Food Scanner app on your phone and then point your smartphone camera at the barcode of a food or drink. The app will show you how much sugar, saturated fat and salt per pack, 100 grams, liquid millilitre, or portion of that food or drink.
With some smartphones, you can use augmented reality (AR) to see a 3D picture of the sugar, fat and salt. The app suggests a smart food swap for you if you want a food or drink with less sugar, fat or salt.
Healthy Living
Entirely Free
74%
Level 2
74%
Level 2
Appointment and medication reminders
Easily manage your medical appointments and medication schedules with these helpful apps, ensuring you stay on track with your health.
Find Help NI
Find Help NI connects people in Northern Ireland with health, wellbeing and support services. Created by local mental health professionals, the app helps anyone, from those in crisis to self-helpers and professionals, access the resources they need. Offering practical tips, a service directory, and a community-focussed approach, Find Help NI empowers users to improve their mental health and wellbeing, while also providing valuable tools to support those around them. It is a comprehensive resource for anyone looking to take control of their mental health or assist others in doing so.
Healthy Living
LGBTIQ+
+3
Entirely Free
86%
Level 2
MyTherapy Medication Reminder
MyTherapy is an app designed to help adults keep track of their medications. It allows you to record your symptoms, mood, exercise, weight, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels. You can also log the medicines you take and receive reminders to take them. If you inject medications, the app helps you track injection sites. Developed with input from healthcare professionals, MyTherapy is free to download and use.
Utilities/ Administration
Entirely Free
71%
Level 2
71%
Level 2
Browse all health apps
The health and care apps library contains tried and tested health apps. Expert reviewed for clinical safety and data security. Choose a safe health app to help support and manage your health and wellbeing.
Our health app library only contains compliant health apps, so we can be sure that the ones we recommend meet digital and clinical safety standards. You can visit the app library at apps4healthcareni.hscni.net. Please be assured we do not expect apps or the library to replace any services you may be using, but rather to complement them.