Mental Health Apps

Best Mental Health Apps for Anxiety, Depression, and Wellbeing

Mental health support in your pocket — these evidence-based apps provide CBT tools, crisis support, and professional access to improve psychological wellbeing between therapy sessions.

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iMoodJournal (Best Detailed Tracking)

iMoodJournal (Best Detailed Tracking)

Comprehensive mood tracking with customizable factors, note-taking, medication reminders, and detailed statistics — provides the data for identifying triggers and patterns useful for both personal insight and sharing with therapists.

Steady·Score +19
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Thankful (Best Gratitude App)

Thankful (Best Gratitude App)

A simple gratitude journal with daily prompts — consistent gratitude practice has the most robust scientific evidence of any positive psychology intervention for increasing life satisfaction and reducing depression symptoms.

Steady·Score +17
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BetterHelp (Best Online Therapy Platform)

BetterHelp (Best Online Therapy Platform)

The world's largest online therapy platform connecting users with licensed therapists via text, video, and phone — accessible, affordable, and available within 48 hours vs weeks-long traditional therapy waitlists.

Steady·Score +15
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Sanvello (Best CBT App)

Sanvello (Best CBT App)

Evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy tools including mood tracking, CBT exercises, guided journeys for depression and anxiety, and peer community support at an accessible monthly subscription price.

Steady·Score +13
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Youper (Best Conversational CBT)

Youper (Best Conversational CBT)

An AI assistant having therapeutic conversations using CBT, acceptance and commitment therapy, and mindfulness — Youper's conversational interface lowers the barrier to engaging with therapeutic techniques daily.

Steady·Score +6
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Crisis Text Line (Emergency Support)

Crisis Text Line (Emergency Support)

Text HOME to 741741 for free crisis counseling from trained counselors available 24/7 — the most accessible crisis intervention service in the US requiring nothing but a text message.

Steady·Score +5
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Woebot (Best AI CBT Chatbot)

Woebot (Best AI CBT Chatbot)

A free AI-powered chatbot using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques — Stanford-developed Woebot provides CBT exercises, mood tracking, and daily check-ins between human therapy sessions.

Steady·Score +5
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What's Up (Best Free CBT Tools)

What's Up (Best Free CBT Tools)

A free mental health app offering CBT and ACT tools including positive habit trackers, diaphragmatic breathing exercises, and grounding techniques — particularly strong for anxiety management and negative thought patterns.

Steady·Score +4
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Noom (Best Weight-Mental Health Connection)

Noom (Best Weight-Mental Health Connection)

Noom addresses the psychological roots of eating habits through daily psychology lessons, food tracking, and health coach accountability — one of the few wellness programs addressing mindset alongside behavior.

Steady·Score +4
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Daylio (Best Mood Tracking)

Daylio (Best Mood Tracking)

Micro-journaling app tracking moods and activities without writing — Daylio's visual mood calendar and activity correlation insights reveal patterns between behaviors and emotional states over time.

Steady·Score +3
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Rootd (Best for Panic Attacks)

Rootd (Best for Panic Attacks)

Specifically designed for panic attack management — Rootd provides a panic button with instant guided breathing, a 'Rootr' grounding tool, and educational content about anxiety to reduce fear of panic attacks.

Steady·Score +1
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Talkspace (Best for Couples Therapy)

Talkspace (Best for Couples Therapy)

Online therapy extending to couples counseling, teen therapy, and psychiatric medication management — Talkspace's licensed therapist matching and flexible communication styles serve diverse therapeutic needs.

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iMoodJournal (Best Detailed Tracking)

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