Depression is constantly feeling down or hopeless, experiencing loss of enjoyment or interest in doing the things you used to enjoy doing, negative thinking and sleep problems. Symptoms can range from mild to severe, and the support and treatment you need depends on how severe your symptoms are. If you’re depressed, it’s important to get help – the sooner you do, the sooner you'll start to feel better. Read more about depression.
There are a number of apps and online tools to help support your treatment and road to recovery. Here are a few that Healthify has reviewed.
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Depression course (Just a Thought)
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Groov
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SPARX
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Virtual Hope Box |
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Voda
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Learn more
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
Related topics
Depression | Mate pāpouri
Living well with depression
Severe depression
Perinatal depression
Depression in later life
NZ Health App Library
Consumer guide: how to choose a health app
Clinicians guide: how to choose a health app
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