There's an app for everything these days. Like, literally, there are apps to record your sleeping patterns, apps that will record TV shows for you even when you aren't at home, apps to help your organise what's in (or what isn't in) your bank account and apps that educate you on looking after pets. The fact that there are so many apps out there is fantastic, as it helps make our daily lives a little easier and slightly more entertaining.
Personally, I'm a big fan of apps. Admittedly, I tend to use social media apps most frequently, however, there are some others which I swear by. In particular, some mental health and wellbeing apps. The world of apps has become so saturated, it can be difficult to actually find a decent one, you just have to download them really, and hope for the best. But, I wanted to share with you a handful of my favourite mental health apps to save you the hassle of downloading a ton of random ones based on App Store reviews and then deleting them because they weren't your cup of tea. I have also included their descriptions as their creators explain the apps in better ways than I ever could.

Obviously, we cannot rely on apps to make our mental health tip top but they can make things a bit easier. Technology is a marvellous thing and the fact that, as a society, we've become so dependent on it doesn't have to be a negative thing, especially because apps like these ones are having such a positive impact. These have all been carefully designed to ensure their users really benefit from them. I like them and so I hope that you will too, even if you just find one which becomes your new virtual best friend and helps to take the weight off a tiny bit.

Take a look at my recommendations and perhaps download them. However, keep in mind that applications are not an alternative to seeking medical help, despite what their owners tell you, and, if you are experiencing mental health and wellbeing issues and have concerns about your symptoms, you should talk to either a loved one or professional in order to get yourself back on track. Apps are awesome but they could never help you in the way that a human being can, remember that. Enjoy them, though, because anything that makes life a little bit better is always worth it.


Struggling with anxiety? Tired of missing out? There are things you can do to stop anxiety and fear from controlling your life. MindShift is an app designed to help teens and young adults cope with anxiety. It can help you change how you think about anxiety. Rather than trying to avoid anxiety, you can make an important shift and face it.
MindShift will help you learn how to relax, develop more helpful ways of thinking, and identify active steps that will help you take charge of your anxiety. This app includes strategies to deal with everyday anxiety, as well as specific tools to tackle:

• Sleep
• Riding Out Intense Emotions 
• Perfectionism
• Social Anxiety 
• Performance Anxiety
• Worry
• Panic