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 provide tools to help you feel better.
- It's important to remember that apps don’t replace professional help or your doctor’s advice.
Here are a few mental health and wellbeing apps for teenagers and young people reviewed by Healthify
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): aimed at helping young people get through anything from everyday issues to tough time.
- PsyberGuide(external link) (United States): aims to help people make responsible and informed decisions about apps and other digital tools for mental health.
- 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)Patient.info UK
