Focus Topics
Time Commitment
Recommended Age Group
Skills Fostered
Focus Topics | Anxiety, Depression, Stress |
Time Commitment | Whenever |
Recommended Ages | 18+ |
Skills Fostered | Peer Support, Self-guided management |
Populations Most Likely To Benefit:
English-speaking self-motivated users seeking to bridge a gap in service, those interested in trying mental health support
Suggested Use:
Engage in support communities to locate peers with similar challenges, or use the chatbot for artificial intelligence-driven coaching
Favorite Features:
Group support forums, chatbot
Cost of App:
Free. Extra: To access more self-guided content, and 1:1 conversations with therapists, $12.99/month or $94.99/year
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Time Commitment
Recommended Age Group
Skills Fostered
Focus Topics | Stress, Wellbeing |
Time Commitment | Maximum 15 minutes, minimum 1x/week |
Recommended Ages | 18+, teen-specific content in development |
Skills Fostered | Educational Content, Focus, Improving Happiness |
Populations Most Likely To Benefit:
Those with mild symptoms of depression, anxiety or stress, those seeking general preventive mental health skills; English, Spanish, French, Chinese, German, Japanese & Portuguese speakers
Suggested Use:
Regular engagement to improve baseline emotional well-being over long term
Favorite Features:
Happiness assessment, constant new activities keeps it engaging, ease of use
Cost of App:
Free. Extra: Happify Plus, with additional mindfulness tracks, games, and tracking capabilities, is available for $14.99 per month or $139.99 per year.
Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC. Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions.
Focus Topics
Time Commitment
Recommended Age Group
Skills Fostered
Focus Topics | Mindfulness, Stress, Wellbeing |
Time Commitment | Daily |
Recommended Ages | Certain content for kids 5-12, requires consent of someone 18+ |
Skills Fostered | Meditation |
Populations Most Likely To Benefit:
Individuals seeking an instructive introduction to learning and practicing meditation. Helpful for adopting healthy coping mechanisms: self-care techniques for relaxation, stress, anxiety, panic.
Suggested Use:
Different ways to make living mindfully an integrated part of your life: bite-sized sessions, exercises for panic moments, and themed sessions.
Favorite Features:
Gentle reminders encourage regular adherence, intuitive design makes it easy to navigate options, easy-to-follow instructions. Crisis and touch-based features are well-liked by Apple Watch users.
Cost of App:
Free. Extra: All content beyond first 10 sessions for $12.99/month or $94.99/year
Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC. Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions.
Focus Topics
Time Commitment
Recommended Age Group
Skills Fostered
Focus Topics | Substance Use |
Time Commitment | Weekly |
Recommended Ages | 18+ |
Skills Fostered | Motivation, Recovery, Self-guided management, Self-monitoring |
Populations Most Likely To Benefit:
Individuals looking to maintain recovery through independent self-management and motivational content
Suggested Use:
Check in to track milestones once per week
Favorite Features:
Tracking tools for length of sobriety, milestones achieved, and money saved from not purchasing substances
Cost of App:
Free. Extra: Locked access to tracking information, dark mode, bonus motivation packs, and a profile badge if opt in to paid subscription for $4.99/month or $49.99/year
Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC. Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions.
Focus Topics
Time Commitment
Recommended Age Group
Skills Fostered
Focus Topics | Pain |
Time Commitment | Daily |
Recommended Ages | 18+ |
Skills Fostered | Self-guided management, Self-monitoring |
Populations Most Likely To Benefit:
Individuals with chronic pain seeking to improve their understanding of their pain through detailed self-monitoring
Suggested Use:
Track your pain and management tactics daily to help identify triggers and improvement
Favorite Features:
Pain tracker
Cost of App:
Free. Extra: Additional reports to share with provider
Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC. Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions.
Time Commitment
Recommended Age Group
Skills Fostered
Focus Topics | Anxiety, Stress |
Time Commitment | Whenever |
Recommended Ages | All ages, designed for teens |
Skills Fostered | Breathing technique, Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Educational Content, Self-guided management, Thought reframing |
Populations Most Likely To Benefit:
Teenagers struggling with anxiety and stress management, looking to develop coping skills and to learn more about their mental health
Suggested Use:
There is a broad array of tools and information available in the app, so can choose to use consistently or when seeking a particular resource
Favorite Features:
"Quick relief" activities, relaxation techniques, breathing exercises, mood tracker, tips for healthy thinking
Cost of App:
Free. Extra: None
Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC. Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions.
Focus Topics
Time Commitment
Recommended Age Group
Skills Fostered
Focus Topics | Pain |
Time Commitment | Regularly |
Recommended Ages | 17+ |
Skills Fostered | Educational Content, Motivation, Peer Support, Self-guided management, Self-monitoring, Social Support, Thought reframing |
Populations Most Likely To Benefit:
Individuals with chronic pain seeking support from peers, and tracking resources for pain levels, medication usage, and accomplishments
Suggested Use:
Connect to a supportive community of peers who are managing chronic pain. Use social networking as a coping tool, while also tracking symptoms and treatment efforts to monitor progress.
Favorite Features:
Emphasis on positive thinking throughout app, supportive community, useful information on locating a healthcare provider
Cost of App:
Free. Extra: None
Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC. Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions.
Focus Topics
Time Commitment
Recommended Age Group
Skills Fostered
Focus Topics | Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Wellbeing |
Time Commitment | Daily |
Recommended Ages | 13+ |
Skills Fostered | Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Improving Happiness, Meditation, Motivation |
Populations Most Likely To Benefit:
People of all ages seeking to find tools to decrease feels of anxiety, depression, and/or stress in their lives through mindfulness meditations and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Suggested Use:
Engage with guided journeys daily for meditations, set goals, track mood, and speak with an engaged community of peers.
Favorite Features:
Short and focused exercises that help you employ mental health techniques, variety of options for people depending on goals, guided journey through activities, mood tracker, COVID-19 materials, text translations in Spanish & French
Cost of App:
Free. Extra: Complete access to features $8.95/month, $55/year, or $199/lifetime
Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC. Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions.
Focus Topics
Time Commitment
Recommended Age Group
Skills Fostered
Focus Topics | Mindfulness, Wellbeing |
Time Commitment | Regular, consistent practice recommended |
Recommended Ages | All ages, with teen-specific content |
Skills Fostered | Meditation, Sleep |
Populations Most Likely To Benefit:
People of all ages seeking to improve their general emotional well-being by introducing mindfulness to their mental health toolbox. Content is divided by age category, allowing for tailored content.
Suggested Use:
Smiling Mind advocates for regular use when first learning mindfulness skills. Once the skills are mastered, no need for the app to help implement this new tool for mental health prevention.
Favorite Features:
Testers particularly liked brevity of content, which made the activities very easy to follow. They also specifically recommend the sleep-focused content.
Cost of App:
Free. Extra: None
Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC. Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions.
Focus Topics
Time Commitment
Recommended Age Group
Skills Fostered
Focus Topics | Substance Use |
Time Commitment | Whenever |
Recommended Ages | Encouraged for users 18+ due to some crude language in uncensored posts |
Skills Fostered | Peer Support, Recovery, Self-monitoring, Social Support |
Populations Most Likely To Benefit:
Self-motivated users in recovery seeking consistent, encouraging support from peers in a welcoming environment
Suggested Use:
Whenever
Favorite Features:
Daily Inspiration activity, “Recent” newsfeed, Sober Counter
Cost of App:
Free. Extra: Optional donation-based subscription available for $3.99/month or $39.99/year
Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC. Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions.
Focus Topics
Time Commitment
Recommended Age Group
Skills Fostered
Focus Topics | Mindfulness, Stress, Wellbeing |
Time Commitment | 5 minutes/day |
Recommended Ages | All ages, with certain restrictions and custom content for kids 5-10 |
Skills Fostered | Meditation, Sleep |
Populations Most Likely To Benefit:
Someone seeking to build an audio-based meditation practice and track their emotional state. Suitable for Spanish speakers and those who prefer to engage using a guest profile.
Suggested Use:
Learn to check in with your emotions to achieve relaxation and decrease stress
Favorite Features:
Attuned check-ins, progress tracking, Spanish content
Cost of App:
Free. Extra: After 1 week, limited free content starts becoming redundant. The basic meditation content is free. Subscriptions of $9.99 per month or $58.99 per year unlock 60+ additional meditations, eight yoga and acupressure videos, and six additional soundscapes and chimes for the meditation timer.
Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC. Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions.
Focus Topics
Recommended Age Group
Skills Fostered
Focus Topics | Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Wellbeing |
Time Commitment | Can be used whenever, but more frequent use leads to a better experience |
Recommended Ages | 13+ |
Skills Fostered | Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Improving Happiness, Self-monitoring |
Populations Most Likely To Benefit:
People dipping their toe into mental health support and who are ready for a sustained commitment. Simple, approachable language for people of all backgrounds. Useful to combat loneliness.
Suggested Use:
Use as much as possible. The chatbot will learn from your interactions and will become more useful over time.
Favorite Features:
Friendly chatbot, gratitude journal, mood tracker, regular check-ins
Cost of App:
Free
Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC. Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions.
Focus Topics
Time Commitment
Recommended Age Group
Skills Fostered
Focus Topics | Anxiety, Depression, Mindfulness, Stress |
Time Commitment | Daily |
Recommended Ages | 13+ |
Skills Fostered | Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Meditation, Self-guided management, Sleep, Thought reframing |
Populations Most Likely To Benefit:
English-speaking users interested in trying mental health support through varied techniques, students, LGBTQIA+ individuals, anyone who wants to work on reframing thoughts or learning new strategies to improve mental health
Suggested Use:
Talk with chatbot regularly to receive guided exercises such as stretching, meditative breathing, and thought reframing to improve mental health
Favorite Features:
AI chatbot, self-care exercises, calming meditation for sleep, modules for various mental health goals like anxiety or trauma, stretching activities, CBT techniques, crisis resources
Cost of App:
Free. Extra: Complete access to module exercises and connection to a live therapist. Wysa Premium (all content): $99.99 per year, Wysa Premium Plus (coach + content): $99.99 per month
Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC. Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions.
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