Phone Apps

Virtual Hope Box – combination of distraction, inspiration quotes, coping tools, and relaxation (iOS App on App Store / Android App on Google Playstore)

Pacifica – includes daily tools for stress and anxiety management using CBT skills; includes meditation exercises, thought diary, etc. (iOS App on App Store / Android App on Google Playstore)

Guided Mind – a collection of guided meditations that aim to help deal with stresses of day-to-day life (with meditations available for free or for purchase) (iOS App on App Store / Android App on Google Playstore)

Breathe2Relax – stress management tool which provides information on the effects of stress on the body and instructions to practice diaphragmatic breathing exercise (iOS App on App Store / Android App on Google Playstore)

Breathing Zone ($3.99) – therapeutic breathing exercise that helps slow breathing, reduce stress and anxiety, improve mood, and decrease heart rate (iOS App on App Store / Android App on Google Playstore)

Chill – daily mindfulness quotes and reminders (iOS App on App Store / Android App on Google Playstore)

Simply Being – guided meditation for relaxation and presence; includes music, nature, and/or voice (iOS App on App Store / Android App on Google Playstore)

Mindfulness Coach – developed by Veterans Affairs to teach people how to practice mindfulness (iOS App on App Store)

Stop, Breathe, and Think – simple tool to guide people through various meditations for mindfulness and compassion (iOS App on App Store / Android App on Google Playstore)

Headspace – guided-meditation app that helps achieve mindfulness (or a nonjudgmental, focused awareness of one’s current emotional state) (iOS App on App Store / Android App on Google Playstore)

Meditation Studio ($2.99) – in-depth app that includes step-by-step guidance and courses in meditation, as well as a large library of guided meditations for many topics (iOS App on App Store)

MyCalmBeat – an app that helps improve your ability to manage stress through slow breathing (iOS App on App Store / Android App on Google Playstore)

MindShift – an app designed to help teens and young adults cope with various types of anxiety (including test anxiety, perfectionism, panic, social anxiety, worry, conflict, etc.) (iOS App on App Store / Android App on Google Playstore)

Calm – free app for mini relaxation sessions (iOS App on App Store / Android App on Google Playstore)

Relax Melodies — an app designed to help you combine a variety of sounds to better sleep and relax, including various white noise options (iOS App on App Store / Android App on Google Playstore)

Optimism – mood-tracking app for people with depression, bipolar disorder, and those simply looking to brighter their days (iOS App on App Store)

Happify – series of activities and games that train your brain and build skills for lasting happiness (helps overcome negative thoughts, worries, and everyday stress) (iOS App on App Store / Android App on Google Playstore)

Wysa – your happiness coach. This is an anonymous AI robot / chatbox who reacts to your emotions and helps provide you with tools to deal with anxiety, stress, low mood, anger, and sleep problems. It uses tools from CBT, mindfulness, breathing, and yoga (iOS App on App Store / Android App on Google Playstore)

Moodtrack – an app designed to track your mood as often or little as you’d like to see how it changes over time and to discover triggers (iOS App on App Store / Android App on Google Playstore)

iMoodJournal – this is a personal mood journal, diary, and charting tool that can help you discover the causes of you ups and downs (iOS App on App Store / Android App on Google Playstore)

Mood Coach – developed by Veterans Affairs and can be used for mood monitoring and selecting and scheduling rewarding activities (behavioral activation for depression) (iOS App on App Store)

MoodTools – provides six evidence-based tools to aid against depression and negative moods. Includes depression information, a depression test, videos, thought diary, activities, and safety plan. (iOS App on App Store / Android App on Google Playstore)

Moving Forward – developed by Veterans Affairs for anyone dealing with stressful life problems, including balancing school/work/family life, financial difficulties, relationships problems, etc. (iOS App on App Store)

CBT-I Coach – developed by Veterans Affairs for those who have insomnia or would like to improve their sleep habits (iOS App on App Store / Android App on Google Playstore)

PTSD Coach – developed by Veterans Affairs and can be helpful for anyone dealing with trauma and anxiety (iOS App on App Store / Android App on Google Playstore)

Therapy Buddy – helps you get the most out of your therapy sessions by reminding you of appointments, takeaways form session, homework, etc. (iOS App on App Store / Android App on Google Playstore)

Parenting2Go – developed by Veterans Affairs and comes with quick parenting advice, relaxation tools when frustrated or stressed, and communication tools (iOS App on App Store)

Curable – app that combines modern neuroscience research and mind-body tools for dealing with chronic pain and fatigue (iOS App on App Store / Android App on Google Playstore)

ACPA Pain Logs – app that helps you track of pain, stress, sleep, exercise, medication side effects, and so forth (iOS  App on App Store/ Android App on Google Playstore)

Pain Coach – WebMD app that offers a holistic approach to balancing lifestyle with chronic pain conditions and to inspire a better day (iOS App on App Store / Android App on Google Playstore)

iHeadache – app that helps you track your headaches, in order to learn more about triggers, medication usage, etc. (iOS App on App Store)

Concussion Coach – developed by Veterans Affairs for those who experience physical, cognitive, and emotional symptoms that may be related to mild to moderate traumatic brain injury (iOS App on App Store)

Lumosity – offers fun games aimed at building brainpower (iOS App on App Store / Android App on Google Playstore)

Clue – helps track your period, menstrual cycle, ovulation and fertility, mood, and much more (iOS App on App Store / Android App on Google Playstore)

Life – helps track your period, menstrual cycle, ovulation and fertility, mood, and much more (iOS App on App Store)

MediSafe – a “virtual pillbox” to help with medication management (iOS App on App Store / Android App on Google Playstore)