Mental health and wellbeing apps for teenagers and young people
Apps for mental health and wellbeing for teenagers and young people
- There are a variety of apps to help rangatahi (teenagers and young people) to cope with low mood, anxiety and general mental health.
- They can help you learn about your condition and track your symptoms, as well as provide tools to help you feel better.
It’s common for teenagers and young people to feel worried, stressed or sad. These things aren’t always the signs of a mental health problem. But for some people, ongoing feelings of sadness, low mood and anxiety can affect their physical health, schoolwork, relationships and development.
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- There are a variety of apps to help teenagers and young people cope with low mood and anxiety.
- They can help you learn about your condition and track your symptoms, as well as providing tools to help you feel better.
- It's important to remember that apps don’t replace professional help or your doctor’s advice.
Before choosing an app, think about how it will benefit you and what you want it to be able to do.
- An app will only be helpful if you use it, so it needs to be something you like using and find easy to use.
- If you find the app difficult to use, or you don't like the imagery or look of it, or the language it uses, you may want to find another one that suits you better.
- For more guidance on how to choose health apps, see how to choose a health app.
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Websites
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) is aimed at helping young people get through anything from everyday issues to tough time.
- Mind in Brighton and Hove(external link) (United Kingdom) aims to promote good mental health.
You may also find the following article useful: Do mental health apps really work?(external link)
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Disclaimer: The NZ Health 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. |
Brochures
Mental health and wellbeing apps for rangatahi (New Zealand based tools for young people)
Healthify He Puna Waiora, NZ
How to choose a health app
Healthify He Puna Waiora, NZ
Privacy and security tips for using health apps
Healthify He Puna Waiora, NZ
Credits: Healthify editorial team. Healthify is brought to you by Health Navigator Charitable Trust.
