While there is certainly less of a stigma surrounding mental health these days, the prevalence of smartphones makes apps for self-help and related care easier to access than ever. Rather than having to seek out a specialist or guru, many are turning to easily accessible tech-based solutions for their health and general well-being.
The increasing commerciality of fitness wearables often come with an accompanying app, which saves people a trip to the bookstore while also receiving a much more personalized approach to self-care. Whether you are concerned with nutritional habits or are dealing with a particularly heart-wrenching breakup, there are apps for self-help available. New age answers like meditation, yoga and similarly spiritual solutions are quite popular while one-on-one phone-based therapy is also in existence.
This reflects a desire amongst mobile users for convenience as well as customized service.
70 Apps for Self-Help
From Text-Based Therapy Services to Holistic Health Scheduling Apps:
Alyson Wyers — Dec 16, 2015 — Lifestyle
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Guided Mindfulness Apps
The Buddhify 2 App Helps Users Find Ease Throughout the Day
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Personalized Relaxation Apps
Taomix Helps Users Build Soothing Sound Mixes for Sleep
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Office Stretching Apps
Take a Yoga Break by Suzan Colon Encourages a Healthier Work Life
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Holistic Life-Enhancing Apps
Life Coach App Mindbloom is the Virtual Genie in Your Smartphone
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Work Week Happiness Apps
Make My Week Aims to Improve Moods and Get Away from the Grind
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Soothing Meditation Apps
The MindSurf App is an Ideal Relaxation Technique For Your Mobile Phone
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Happiness-Assessment Apps
The Reporter App Measures Your Happiness Using Day-to-Day Data
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Relaxing Selfie-Coloring Apps
This App Turns Any Smartphone Photo into a Coloring Book Page
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Habit-Changing Apps
This App Encourages Users to Develop Productive Habits
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Brain Tai Chi Apps
This Relaxation App Was Designed Using EEG to Lull Users into a Calm State
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Transcendental Meditation Apps
This Mindful App is Endorsed by Music Mogul Russell Simmons
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Personal Nutritionist Apps
The Nutrino Nutrition App Helps You Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle
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Holistic Health Scheduling Apps
The Owaves Wellness Calendar Helps You Plan a Balanced Day
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Guided Yoga Apps
The FitStar Yoga App Includes Short Guided Videos Get You Flexible Fast
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Personal Productivity Apps
This Automated Program Helps Users Streamline Office Tasks
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Intimacy-Tracking Apps
Glow's Ruby App Helps Women Get Insights on Intimate Health Issues
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Stress Management Selfie Apps
The Dina Re:lax Stress Measurement Tool Measures Pulse with Selfies
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Office Stretching Apps
The Salute the Desk App Provides Guided Stretching Poses to Improve Posture
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Digital Therapy Apps
Buddy is a Start-Up Supporting Health Services
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Inspiring Quote Apps
The 'Nugget' App Provides Users with Inspirational Quotes from Popular Books
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Mental Relaxation Apps
The PAUSE App Uses Color to Emanate a Calming State of Mind
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Crowdsourced Well-Being Apps
The Koko App Helps Fixes 'Bugs' in the Way People Think
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Smartphone-Based Depression Treatment
Ginger.io Uses Big Data for Mental Health Treatment
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Stress Therapy Apps
'Lantern' is a Mental Health Online Platform That Guides Users Through Stress
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Instructive Meditation Apps
Stop, Breathe and Think is a Self-Taught Meditation App
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Personal Nutritionist Apps
Lark for the Apple Watch Provides Tools for Food Tracking
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Motivational Alarm Apps
This App Helps Users Focus on the Goals They Wish to Acomplish
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Anxiety-Alleviating Apps
This App Makes Mental Health Services More Affordable
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Digital Detox Apps
Flipd is an App for When You Want to Disconnect from the World
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Mood-Sharing Apps
This Social Sharing App Allows Users to Communicate Their Emotional States
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Daily Mindfulness Apps
The Get Some Headspace App Provides a Series of 10-Minute Meditations
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Mood-Deciphering Apps
Moodnotes Improves Users' Well-Being and Mental Health
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Productivity-Enhancing Apps
This App Helps Users Track Their Productivity Throughout the Day
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Habit Tracker Apps
Habit List Helps You Set Goals and Develop a Habit Over Time
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Anxiety-Alleviating Apps
This App Pushes Users to Carry Out Stress-Reducing Activities
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Habit-Forming Apps
'Streaks' is a New Task-Oriented App for Helping Users Stick to Long-Term Goals
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Healthy Nutrition Coaching Apps
The Rise App is a New Way to Diet and Healthy Eating
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Video Confession Apps
The Awkward App Lets You Record Anonymous Video Confessions to Friends
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Bad Habit-Banishing Apps
'Social ReHub' is the New Rehab for Your Questionable Behavior
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Phone-Avoiding Apps
This Technology Challenge Tests How Long You Can Go Without a Phone
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Community-Driven Fitness Apps
The PumpUp App is Full of Motivational #TeamPumpUp Users
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Wellness Coach Apps
Kumu Coaches Create Custom Goals for Your Fitness, Health and Well-Being
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Habitual Positivity Apps
Five Minute Journal Uses Positive Psychology to Increase Happiness Daily
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Habit Creation Apps
This Jamie Oliver-Backed Motivational App Documents Small Healthy Steps
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Therapeutic Safari Apps
The TF-CBT Triangle of Life Helps Traumatized Youth Practice Treatment
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Balanced Activity Apps
DinnerTime Plus Helps Parents Regulate a Child's Device Usage
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Youth Mental Health Apps
The BoosterBuddy App Uses Elements of Video Game Design
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Spiritual Guidance Apps
This App Offers Advice and Spiritual Guidance on Life, Love & Work
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Wake-Up Performance Apps
The 'Red Bull Alert' App Pushes You to Get Out of Bed Faster Each Day
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Spiritual Alarm Apps
Gabby Bernstein's Spirit Junkie App Pairs Waking Up with Uplifting Statements
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Branded Personal Trainer Apps
The N+TC Nike Training Club App Helps People Stay on Track
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Health Companion Apps
This App Gives You a Digital Buddy That Pushes You to Be Healthy
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Therapeutic Breakup Apps
The 'Rx Breakup' App is Designed to Mend a Broken Heart
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Mobile Yoga Apps
The Daily Yoga App Adds Ease to a Routine Practice
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Emotion-Reading Image Apps
The Microsoft Project Oxford Can Decipher Sentiments from Photography
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Stationary Health-Monitoring Apps
The Darma App Notes Posture and Heart Rate While Sitting
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Soothing White Noise Apps
This App Provides the a Meditative Soundtrack for Sleeping
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Effective Fitness-Encouraging Apps
The FitBit App Will Motivate You to Start Working Out
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Track-Mixing Relaxation Apps
The Omvana Meditation App Lets Users Overlay Ambient & Vocal Tracks
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Motivational Pedometer Apps
The Breeze App is Like RunKeeper for Walkers
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Digital Detox Apps
This App Encourages Users to Disconnect Through Social Media Shaming
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International Yoga Apps
YogaTrail Connects Yogis to Teachers and Classes All Over the World
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Musical Diary Apps
This App Provides Soothing Music to Help Users Process Their Thoughts
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Minimalist Sleep Apps
MUJI to Sleep Provides Nature-Inspired Tracks to Induce Relaxation
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Phone Downtime Apps
Offtime is an App That Encourages You to Take a Break from Your Phone
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Decision-Making Apps
Making Decisions Just got Easier with ChoiceMap Unveiled at CES 2014
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Text-Based Therapy Services
This Service Helps People in Distress Without Actually Talking to Them
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Optimism-Encouraging Apps
The Finding Optimism Health App Helps Users Uncover Emotional Triggers
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Sugar Detox Apps
The 7 Day Sugar Detox App Provides Resources for Low to No Sugar Eating
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Personalized Food Therapy Apps
The MyChi Device & App Tracks User's Sleep to Provide Health Advice
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Positive Affirmation Journals
Daily, Nightly Offers Customized Affirmations to Uplift and Inspire
AI Mental Health Apps
TheraMe Uses AI To Detect The Critical Mental Health Needs of Its Users
Fall-Detecting Smart Watches
The MobileHelp Smart is Always Connected to its Alert System
AI-Powered Journal Apps
Mindsera is an AI-Powered Journaling App that Gives Daily Advice
Taboo Men's Health Apps
'Mojo' is a Health App that Targets the Less Spoken-About Areas
Wellness-Focused Digital Platforms
Care/of Recently Launched the Routines & Reflections Platform
Mobile VR Pain Management Apps
'Flowly' Enables Pain Relief Through VR-Based Relaxation Training
AI Personal Trainers
Workout Tools Offers a Personalized Approach to Fitness
AI-Powered Mental Health Apps
The 'Deepen' AI Therapist App Offers Insights and More
Healthful Mood Journal Apps
The 'Mentalio' App Supports Users with Stress, Anxiety and More
Mobile Mental Health Assessments
Apple Health Will Soon Include Mental and Vision Health Features
Digital Meditation Service Devices
The Conceptual Headspace Companion by Pascal Grangier is Cute
Empathetic AI-Powered Journal Apps
The 'empaithy' App Supports Mental Health Exploration
Mental Health Mirrors
The Baracoda BMind Smart Mirror Helps Users Manage Stress
Comprehensive Perimenopause Apps
The Health & Her App is a Leading Solution for Symptom Management
AI Physical Therapy Apps
Scrolling Therapy Helps Parkinson's Patients Work Their Facial Muscles
Gamified Stress Reduction Apps
The 'URSO' Mental Health Gaming App is Fun and Engaging
Gen Z Mental Health Apps
Chill Pill is a Social Media App Centered Around Mental Health
Holistic AI Health Apps
Medikarma Uses Algorithms to Provide Personalized Health Assessments
Lifestyle Activity Tracking Apps
The 'Timeline It' App Tracks Virtually Any Activity or Event
AI-Powered Wellness Apps
The 'Yuna' App Lets Users Vent, Track Events and More
Health-Focused Alcohol-Tracking Apps
Sunnyside is a Mindful Drinking & Alcohol-Tracking App
AI-Powered Gut Health Apps
The Ayble App Helps People Recognize Their Trigger Foods
Online Mental Health Communities
'Side by Side' Offers Online Anonymous Connections for Health
AI-Powered Maternity Support Apps
The 'Soula' App Supports Moms-to-Be with Proactive Information
Wearable Stress Management Monitors
Stress & Anxiety Monitor App is a Tool That Records Triggers
Spatial Computing Shopping Apps
'Alo Yoga' Debuted a New App for the Apple Vision Pro
Immersive AI Wellness Avatar Experiences
Tomo is an AI Spiritual and Mental Guidance Experience
Daily Motivation Apps
'Motivation' is an Empowering App Helping People Make the Most of Their Days
AI Self-Improvement Apps
LeapLife Uses Journaling and Other Features to Reduce Stress
Retailer Health Goal Apps
'Sincerely Health' from Albertsons Companies is Feature-Rich
Motivating Journaling Apps
MindUp Encourages Users to Maintain a Daily Mindfulness Habit
Engaging Workplace Wellness Apps
This App Helps Managers Support Employee Mental Health
Sleep Nutrition Plans
MyFitnessPal's New App Feature Looks Closely at Nutrition and Sleep
Social Professional Productivity Apps
The 'LikeMind' App Connects Users to Other Hustlers
AI-Powered Sexual Health Apps
The 'Calmara' App Uses AI to Help Pinpoint STIs
Holistic Sleep Improvement Platforms
'SomnApp' Offers Actionable Insights Towards Better Rest
Life-Logging Digital Journals
The Apple Journal Life Tracker Was Unveiled at WWDC 2023
AI-Powered DIY Home Apps
Praxis Introduces New Features to Its Praxis Plus App
Hyper-Personalized Wellness Apps
28 Seeks to Empower Women on Their Wellness Journey
Optimized Health Data
Habit Dash Aggregates Data from All Your Different Sources and Wearables
Psychology-Based Habit Apps
The 'Doabl' App Helps Users Overcome Mental Barriers
AI Health Companions
HealthMate AI Can Transform Your Body with Personalized Tech
Peer-Connected Support Platforms
'Togetherall' Offers a Safe Online Community for Mutual Support
Personalized Meditation Apps
Balance Improves Sleep, Stress Responses and Overall Wellbeing
Supportive Stress Resilience Apps
The 'Resonance' App Guides Users with Breath Work
AI-Powered Wellness Companions
Guin Represents a Step Forward in Tech-Fueled Mental Health Care
Elevated Health Rewards Apps
MassMutual Debuts a Rewards-Focused Wellness App Called LivingWell
Perimenopause Support Apps
'Balance' is a Community-Driven Menopause Support Service
Automated Food Planning Apps
The 'Munchy' App Takes a Long-Term Approach to Diets
AI Mental Health Assistants
Yuna is an AI App Trained in Therapeutic Best Practices
Sound Frequency Therapy Apps
Soaak Tackles Seasonal Depression Symptoms Through Sound
Stress Reduction Finance Apps
The 'MoneyCoach' App Takes the Anxiety Out of Money Management
Connection-Focused Health Apps
'Circles' Safely Connects People Struggling with Mental Health
Youth-Focused Therapist Networks
'Zencare' Connects Patients with Vetted Therapists Without Hassle
AI Men's Wellbeing Apps
Mindtrainer AI Helps Men Lead Healthy Lives With Meditation and More
Private App-Based Journals
Apple Launches a New Journal App for iPhone Users to Positively Reflect
Smart Personal Assistants
24me X Uses AI to Help Users Sort Their Days
AI Mental Health Apps
Deepen is an AI-Powered Pocket Therapist
AI Meditation Guides
Vital is an AI Mindset Guide that Offers Personalized Wellness Strategies
Mental Health Dating Features
Bumble Introduces New Features for Mental Health Awareness Month
Touchscreen Thermometer Apps
This App Lets Smartphones Take Body Temperature Readings
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
Empathy-Building Anxiety Simulators
This Tool Let's You Practice Talking to Someone with Anxiety
All-in-One Productivity Apps
Evo Brands Itself as 'The Everything App'
Dedicated Mobile Fitness Apps
SilverSneakers GO Helps Older Consumers Stay Fit in 2024
Science-Based Habit Apps
Addicted-Habits Provides Invaluable Support to Help Users Achieve Goals
Perimenopause Support Apps
'Bearable' Helps Women Track and Manage Menopause-Related Symptoms
Three-Step Calming Experiences
Help me Calm Down Offers a Useful Relaxation Technique to De-Stress
Cutting-Edge Mental Health Apps
Gen Z Can Find Trusted Mental Health Information with Diall
Therapeutic Breakup Bots
Text Your Ex Helps People Cope and Process Their Breakups
Cycle-Syncing Wellness Apps
28 Provides Insights & Guidance for the Four Menstrual Phases
Comprehensive Fitness Apps
Elevate Your Cozy Cardio with Strava: Beyond Fitness Tracking
AI-Powered Digital Diary Apps
'ChartMyLife.ai' Transforms Notes into Structured Diary Entries
Perimenopause-Focused Health Apps
The 'perry' Mobile App Offers Support for Perimenopause Symptoms
Digital Medication Management Features
Samsung Health Medications Tracking Offers Detailed Info
Kidney Health Apps
MetaSano is Made for Users Improving and Monitoring Their Kidney Health
Mindful Sleep-Aid App Content
Spotify and Calm Join Forces to Bring Calming Content to the App
Cold Plunge Tracker Apps
The Brisk App Helps Users make the Most of Their Cold Plunge Sessions
Digestive Health Apps
Belly Buddy Can Help Users Find Foods Linked to Digestive Issues
AI Mental Health Tools
Users Can Talk or Text with Therapini, the AI Therapist
Holistic Habit-Tracking Apps
Polar Habits Eliminates 'Streaks' So Users Can See the Bigger Picture
AI Sleep Coaching Apps
Emma Up Supports Users with Personalized Insights for More Restful Nights
Online Mental Health Resources
'Cerebral' Offers an Online Safe Space for Therapy and Psychiatry
Holistic Fitness Trackers
WayFit is a Wellness App That Caters to Individual Fitness Journeys
Personalized Self-Care Platforms
Thryve Chat Helps Users Access Wellness Services 24/7
Hormone-Focused Women's Health Apps
The 28 App Redefines Women's Health with Cycle Syncing
Mental Health Chat Bots
Nemo AI is Available to Chat Through Whatsapp
Sleep-Inducing Music Features
The Balance App Introduces the Deep Sleep Feature
AI Smoking Cessation Apps
The 'QuitBot' App Offers Resources To People Trying to Quit Smoking
Daily Affirmation Phone Apps
Avra Core Sends Notifications to Help Users Live More Positively
Distracting-Blocking Apps
NoScroll Helps People Avoid Addicive Short Videos and Other Distractions
Virtual Personal Trainers
Jamie's Fit Uses AI To Improve Health and Wellness For Anyone
Student-Friendly AI Mental Health
Healax Aids with Mental Health in Academic Settings
Social Media-Limiting Apps
Elqi Intervenes with Meditation to Limit Social Media Time
Note-Taking Therapy Apps
Therapeze is a Note-Taking App for Therapy Clients
Comforting Mental Health Apps
Lunai Allows Users to Share Their Thoughts in Private
Social Digital Nomad Apps
The 'Citizen Remote' App Supports Remote Workers and More
Personalized Meditation Sessions
Bliss Brain Can Curate Tailored Meditation Sessions
AI Breath Work Apps
Breath Confetti Uses AI To Help Calm the Mind
Intermittent Fasting Apps
FastPal Uses a Simple Interface to Help People Stay on Track
AI-Powered Therapy Apps
Sonia Makes AI Therapy Accessible Anytime and Anywhere
Supportive Sobriety Apps
'Sober' Guides Individuals on Their Sobriety Journey
Distraction-Limiting Apps
Shrewd Observer Helps You Live a More Disciplined Lifestyle
Distraction-Free Dating Guides
Hinge Debuted a New Guide to Minimize Distractions While Dating
Smart Life-Planning Apps
Last Plannr is More Than a Traditional To-Do List
AI Habit Coaches
Habitomic Uses Empathetic AI Coaches to Help Users Reach Their Goals
Mental Health Community Engagement
OOt Social Health Recently Launched Its Application
Personal Goal-Setting Apps
Fred Breaks Down Goals Into Actionable Steps
Screen-Limiting Phone Apps
Takebreak Encourages People to Have a Better Work-Life Balance
Digital ED Coach Apps
The 'Regimen' Mobile App Coaches Men Through ED-Related Challenges
AI Mental Health Apps
Mentalport Makes Improving Upon Mental Health Easy and Fun
Men's Mental Health Services
Rocky Health Launched Mental Health Services Specifically for Men
AI Meditation Apps
Cerebral AI Offers Soundscapes and Personal Meditations
Postpartum Mental Health Apps
Postpartum Support International Launches the Connect App
Digital Wellness-Promoting Apps
AARP Now is a Convenient Membership App for AARP Cardholders
Efficient Micro Habit Apps
Micro Habits Breaks Goals into Smaller Steps
Progress-Tracking Gym Apps
GymTracker is The Ideal App For Independent Training
Self Care Planners
The 2024 Self Care Planner Helps People Prioritize Self Care
Virtual Health Care Consultants
Virtual Health Buddy Offers Personalized Virtual Care
Phone Puzzle Games
Word Search Game Offers Mental Stimulation with Word-Based Challenges
Comprehensive Fitness Apps
JustLift Monitors and Tracks Fitness Goals
Categorized Podcast Genres
Apple's Podcasts App Launches a New Organized Update Feature
Motivational Goal-Tracking Apps
Disciplined Helps Users Track Their Progress and Stay Motivated
Intuitive Journaling Apps
Laluta Offers Numerous Range of Expressions
Comprehensive Mental Health Trackers
Mood Wise Tracks Mood, Sleep, Energy, and More
Reflective Peer Support Platforms
HOPE Connects Struggling People to Their Future Selves
Intuitive Cycle Tracking Apps
LadyLog Helps People Track Their Menstruation Cycles
Visually Inclusive Smartphone Features
Apple Adds the New Bold Assistive Access Feature
Meditative Sleep Apps
CalmAlma Blends Ancient Practices with Modern Technology
Result-Highlighting Health Apps
Sandyl Uses A/B Testing to Ensure Positive Change
Glucose-Managing Diabetes Apps
OHSU Unveils an AI-Powered App for Blood Sugar Management
Calming Breathwork Apps
Tayo Rituals Guides Users Through Breathwork Rituals with an Expert
Efficiency-Focused Daily Planners
LifeLog Tracks How You Feel During Daily Tasks
Comprehensive Healthcare Apps
'Kalory' Makes Calorie Tracking and Health Management Easier
Safe Mental Health Spaces
Suniel Shetty Launches a Mental Health App with 24/7 Access to Therapy
Gamified Martial Arts Apps
Martial Profile Offers a Personalized Fitness Journey
Visualized Screen Time Apps
The 'Cyte' App Helps Users Search Their Digital History with Ease
Bad Habit Trackers
Bad Habit Break Tracker Helps People on the Path to Recovery
Connective Altruistic Apps
Heart 2 Help Uses Tech Can to Foster Positive Relationships