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Starting university or college is exciting, but it can also feel like a lot to take in. Looking after your mental health isn't just for the times you're struggling, feeling low, anxious or stressed; it's something worth investing in all the time, just like your physical health. Staying on top of your wellbeing helps you now and makes it easier to cope with tougher times ahead.

To make that simpler, we've curated a set of digital tools to support you as you study, live and grow; each one independently reviewed, so you can trust what you're using. Whether you want to manage stress and pressure, understand your thoughts, build healthy daily habits, or find help when you need it, there's something here to get you started. Browse the collection below to find what works for you.

Managing Anxiety

CALMzone Anxiety Relief

CALMzone is a free app designed to help you deal with anxiety and look after your head, putting practical tools for a better mood and real stress relief right in your pocket. Packed with exercises and info to help you manage the good stuff, the tough stuff, and everything in between, it offers guided tools to calm anxiety and cope with overthinking, meditation features for daily practice, and daily anxiety relief to bring stress down.

CALMzone | Anxiety Relief
CALMzone | Anxiety Relief

Mental Health


Entirely Free

Apple iOS

79%

Android

78%

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Tellmi:Better Mental Health

Tellmi is an anonymous, peer-support app for teenagers and adults that helps users manage anxiety, depression, loneliness, stress and other emotional challenges. The app is designed to support mental wellbeing and reduce feelings of isolation by enabling users to share experiences, express emotions and connect with others going through similar issues. It includes moderated chat forums, mental health content and a supportive community aimed at preventing self-harm and promoting resilience.

Tellmi: Better Mental Health
Tellmi: Better Mental Health

Mental Health


Entirely Free

Apple iOS

88%

Android

88%

Web App

88%

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Mindfulness

Smiling Mind

Smiling Mind is a free mindfulness and meditation app designed to support the mental wellbeing of children, teenagers and adults. It helps users manage stress, anxiety and symptoms of depression through guided practices focused on relaxation, emotional awareness and resilience. The app includes age-specific programmes, making it suitable for schools, families and individuals looking to build healthy emotional habits using mindfulness and breathing techniques.

Smiling Mind: Mental Wellbeing
Smiling Mind: Mental Wellbeing

Healthy Living

Mental Health


Entirely Free

Apple iOS

76%

Android

76%

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Body Image

Worth Warrior: help body image

Worth Warrior is designed to help individuals improve body image and self-esteem. It offers self-help tools, reflective exercises, progress tracking, and educational content, allowing users to work independently or alongside professional support.

Worth Warrior: help body image
Worth Warrior: help body image

Mental Health


Entirely Free

Apple iOS

80%

Android

80%

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Suicide & Self-Harm Prevention

distrACT

distrACT is a free mental health app for adults, designed to support people who are experiencing thoughts of self-harm or suicide. It provides quick access to reliable self-help information, safety planning resources, and guidance on where to seek urgent or ongoing support. The app focuses on promoting emotional wellbeing in moments of psychological distress.

distrACT
distrACT

Mental Health

Utilities/ Administration


Entirely Free

Apple iOS

81%

Android

81%

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Wisdo: Mental Health & Support

Wisdo is a peer-support platform aimed at adults experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, or loneliness. It helps users connect with others who share similar experiences, using an AI-based system to suggest meaningful connections. The app offers moderated forums, topic-based communities, and tools to help users feel supported and understood. It’s designed to provide a sense of belonging and reduce feelings of isolation.

Wisdo: Mental Health & Support
Wisdo: Mental Health & Support

Mental Health

Pain Management

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Entirely Free

Apple iOS

80%

Android

80%

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Alcohol Intake

TRY DRY: The Dry January app

TRY DRY is a behaviour change app designed to support users in reducing their alcohol consumption all year round—particularly during Dry January. It helps users monitor alcohol-free days, track units and calories avoided, and calculate money saved based on typical drinking habits. The app promotes greater awareness of alcohol use and encourages healthier choices year-round.

TRY DRY: The Dry January app
TRY DRY: The Dry January app

Healthy Living


Entirely Free

Apple iOS

84%

Android

83%

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Getting Good Sleep

Sleep & Meditation: Wysa

Sleep & Meditation: Wysa is a wellbeing app designed to support users with insomnia, anxiety, low mood and stress. It uses evidence-informed techniques like mindfulness, meditation and relaxation exercises to improve emotional wellbeing and sleep quality. The app also includes calming audio tools such as sleep sounds and tracks sleep efficiency over time. It can help users build healthier sleep routines and emotional coping strategies through daily practice and gentle guidance.

Sleep & Meditation : Wysa
Sleep & Meditation : Wysa

Healthy Living

Mental Health


In App Purchases

Android

83%

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Supporting Others

Combined Minds

Combined Minds is a free mental health support app developed to help friends and family members support someone experiencing mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, self-harm, eating disorders, or addiction. Designed for teenagers and adults, it provides accessible, easy-to-understand guidance and relaxation strategies to help users respond with confidence and care.

Combined Minds
Combined Minds

Mental Health

Utilities/ Administration


Entirely Free

Apple iOS

81%

Android

81%

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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.