Aloe Bud

Aloe Bud will be your all-in-one companion when it comes to taking care of your mental health. It brings awareness to self-care activities through gentle reminders that you set for yourself, like reflecting, drinking enough water, etc. Creator Amber Discko incorporated pixel art in the app’s design for a more appealing interface. Remember that it’s not an app that replaces mental health care though, but one that fills in the gaps of making self-care accessible and personal.

TalkLife

No one should go through battles alone and that it’s okay to admit you’re having a difficult time. TalkLife is an app that values peers and social connections. Here, you’ll find different support communities from around the globe so that you can get support whenever, wherever. The team behind TalkLife comprises professionals with researchers from Harvard, MIT, and Microsoft Research who use different classifiers to better understand and predict self-harm. The app is completely anonymous, so don’t worry about the judgment, stigma, and waiting times.

Mood Mission

When you start to feel depressed or anxious, you might find it difficult to find the right kind of coping mechanism that would work for you. Mood Mission is an evidence-based app that helps users overcome anxiety and/or depression through better and new ways of coping. All you have to do is tell the app how you’re doing, and they will provide five quick, effective, simple, and evidence-based “missions” that would help improve your mood. To keep you motivated, users earn points when they finish Missions.

TalkSpace

During this period of quarantine, diagnosed patients may have difficulties arranging sessions with their therapists. But that wouldn’t be a problem with TalkSpace, which is the top-rated online therapy app that has over a million users. With the app, you won’t have to wait for days or weeks for your next appointment. A matching agent will connect you with one of their thousands of licensed therapists through a live chat where you can schedule your initial session and begin your treatment.

InnerHour

InnerHour is an app that helps you make yourself a priority. It offers a condensed therapy experience where you can access various scientific features and tools to improve your mental health. Through different short activities, InnerHour helps control stress, battle depression, sleep soundly, conquer anxiety, find happiness, and manage anger. They also provide different materials and resources to keep users motivated, aware, and informed. InnerHour also has a special pro-bono program for educational universities, employers, and healthcare professionals that’s catered to supporting individuals during the pandemic.

Tide

It’s easy to get caught in anxiety during this trying time. Tide provides well-selected sounds of nature through playlists that would you focus, sleep soundly, meditate, and relax. They also launched a special COVID-19 series, Peace in Crisis, to help face the uncertainties we’re experiencing. Healthcare Providers also get a free premium from Tide, where they can access thousands of relaxing and peaceful content.

Stoic

Stoic is an all-in-one mental health app that provides various exercises to help cope with stress, build resilience and confidence, and increase productivity. It’s an application that helps you track your mood, meditation, reflection, and journaling, which are helpful in maintaining a stable and healthy mind. The exercises are personalized, so list down whatever you need.

Headspace

Meditation is one of the most helpful practices in maintaining a healthy mind and soul. It helps people focus more, feel less stressed, and sleep soundly. Headspace is the best app if you want to get into meditation as it provides information and techniques on mindfulness. Check this guide to get you started.

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