I think we can all agree that the pandemic has certainly amplified the need for mental health support. In light of this, many mental health applications are now free, in an effort to remove barriers that might hinder you from getting the support that you need.
Here’s a list of twelve mental health smartphone and web applications that you can use for free—during the pandemic:
Anxiety
Headspace (in App Library)
New Yorkers across the state can access a specially curated collection of science-backed, evidence-based guided meditations, along with at-home mindful workouts, sleep and kids content to help address rising stress and anxiety.
Shine
Resources for anxiety and overall mental health specific to COVID-19.
Calm
Mindfulness app that provides a free list of curated meditations specific to COVID-19 via video and audio.
All Mental Health
App with coping and communication skills specific to COVID-19.
Coa
Online therapist-led groups & workshops for anxiety, stress, and connection.
Ginger
Strategies, activities, and articles to help users stay grounded during COVID-19.
Depression
Litesprite
Clinically-validated mental health video game.
Sanvello
Clinically-validated evidence-based mobile application based on cognitive behavioral therapy (plus content related to other conditions).
Sleep
Big Health’s Sleepio
Digital therapeutic for sleep, fully automated yet highly personalized digital sleep improvement program accessible via app and web.
Magellan’s Restore
Digital cognitive behavioral therapy for sleep.
Peer Support
Supportiv
Peer chat support and resource list.
Nod
Resource for students to socially connect and reduce loneliness during COVID-19.
Self-care
COVID Coach
Resource for everyone, including veterans and service members, to support self-care and overall mental health.
Recovery
Tempest
Online recovery support meetings for women and gender-nonconforming individuals who are sober or interested in sobriety.
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