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Anxiety apps

There are a variety of apps to help you manage anxiety. They can help you learn about your condition and track your symptoms, as well as provide tools to help you feel better.

Anxiety is a normal human emotion. However, if you feel worried or anxious so often that it interferes with your day-to-day life, learning some new skills can make a big difference. Read more about anxiety.

Here are a few apps that Healthify has reviewed.

App	Features	Clinical review
Breathe2Relax	Guided relaxation Education and information Read more about Breathe2Relax
Generalised anxiety (Just a Thought) course	Goal setting, diary, and tracking Calculator or counter Reminders, graphs and reporting App community and data exports Downloadable worksheets Read more about Generalised anxiety (Just a Thought) course
Headspace	Guided meditation Meditation reminders Meditation tracking Available from Google Play and iTunes Cost: Free trial; paid subscription for full content Read more about Headspace
MindShift	Self-help tools Education and information Anxiety tracking Available from Google Play and iTunes Cost: Free Read more about MindShift
Sanvello – stress & anxiety app	Goal setting Wellness tools such as mood and health habit tracking Relaxation and coping activities Available from Google Play and iTunes Cost: free (basic), paid upgrade Read more about Sanvello - stress & anxiety	Free version: Paid version:
Self-help Anxiety Management (SAM)	Self-help tools Education and information Anxiety tracking Trigger recording Discussion forum Available from Google Play and iTunes Cost: Free Read more about Self-help Anxiety Management (SAM)
Thinkladder	CBT self-help Developed in New Zealand Insights and affirmations Alerts and reminders Available from iTunes Cost: NZ$4.49 Read more about Thinkladder
Virtual Hope Box	Games Meditation exercises Activities to reduce stress Motivational quotes Available from Google Play and iTunes Cost: Free Read more about Virtual Hope Box
Togetherall	Online community Goal setting Diary Self-guided courses available Available online- free for Auckland DHB residents Read more about Togetherall
Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) app	Wellness toolbox section Daily and post-crisis plan Stressors and early warning signs Available from Google Play and iTunes Cost: Free Read more about WRAP
Reviewed apps that are no longer available T2 Mood Tracker Wellmind app

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As there are so many apps to support mental health and wellbeing, we have not been able to review all those available. We have instead identified independent organisations that have reviewed these apps:

ReachOut.com(external link) (Australia) helps young people get through anything from everyday issues to tough times
PsyberGuide(external link) (US) helps people make responsible and informed decisions about apps and other digital tools for mental health
Mind in Brighton and Hove(external link) (UK) promotes good mental health.

You may also find the following article useful: Do mental health apps really work?(external link) Patient Info, UK

Disclaimer: Healthify’s app library is a free consumer service to help you decide whether a health app would be suitable for you. Our review process is independent. We have no relationship with the app developers or companies and no responsibility for the service they provide. This means that if you have an issue with one of the apps we have reviewed, you will need to contact the app developer or company directly.

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