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
64
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
53
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
51
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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AI Mental Health Startups
SereniMind Users Engage in Mood-Based Activities Based on Their Needs
Employee Mental Health Apps
PausePoint Offers Features That Will Increase Productivity
Habit-Building Wearable Devices
The Conceptual 'DAY ONE' Tracker Can Be Attached onto Anything
Longevity-Focused Wellness Apps
Zest is Focused on Extending Healthy Lifespan Through Technology
Empathetic AI-Powered Journal Apps
The 'empaithy' App Supports Mental Health Exploration
Emotion-Regulating Mobile Apps
Feeling Great is a New Therapy App by Psychiatrist Dr. David Burns
Beauty Standard-Redefining Wellness Apps
Activerse.app Debuts a New Wellness Application — Raize
Self-Guided Meditation Smartwatch Apps
'TapTap Mind' is Inspired by Mala Bead Counting
AI Personal Trainers
Workout Tools Offers a Personalized Approach to Fitness
Mobile VR Pain Management Apps
'Flowly' Enables Pain Relief Through VR-Based Relaxation Training
Community-Focused Healthy Habits Apps
Noom Recently Debuted Its New Health-Focused App — Noom Vibe
AI Mental Health Apps
TheraMe Uses AI To Detect The Critical Mental Health Needs of Its Users
Healthy Habit Smartphone Accessories
The 'FIKA' Smartphone Enclosure Concept Helps with Relaxation
E-Commerce Mental Health Partnerships
Amazon Expands its Health Conditions Program with Talkspace
AI Mental Health Companions
MYND Provides Personalized Guidance, Meditations & Support
Family Coaching Services
Panasonic and Anthropic Introduce a New Family Wellness App Called Umi
Wearable Stress Management Monitors
Stress & Anxiety Monitor App is a Tool That Records Triggers
AI-Powered Mindfulness Apps
Oseh Relaunches with AI-Powered Mindfulness
Fall-Detecting Smart Watches
The MobileHelp Smart is Always Connected to its Alert System
Mindfulness-Promoting Walking Clubs
Self Space's Walk Club is an Exercise in Mindfulness
Complimentary Health Apps
Life Time, Inc. Has Announced That Its Life Time App is Now Free
AI-Enabled Weight Management Apps
The 'Simple' Health Coaching App is Practical and Positive
Minimalist Smartphone Apps
The Dumb Phone App Provides a Pared-Back Experience for iOS Users
Brain-Boosting Nutrition Apps
The Upgrade Your Brain Cook App Offers Ample Recipes
Daily Motivation Apps
'Motivation' is an Empowering App Helping People Make the Most of Their Days
Mind-Skin Connection Kits
Selfmade's Securely Attached Kit Includes a Relationship Psychology Book
Inclusive Health Apps
Diet Pulse is a Fitness Tool at the Intersection of Tech and Health
Online Mental Health Services
Talkspace Enters a Partnership with Amazon Health Services
AI-Powered Sexual Health Apps
The 'Calmara' App Uses AI to Help Pinpoint STIs
AI Self-Improvement Apps
LeapLife Uses Journaling and Other Features to Reduce Stress
AI Men's Wellbeing Apps
Mindtrainer AI Helps Men Lead Healthy Lives With Meditation and More
Charity Health-Tech Apps
Helpster Charity Connects Sectors to provide Essential Healthcare
Audio-Based Workout Apps
Peloton Released 'Strength+' to Assist in Home Workout Routines
AI-Powered Meal Planning Apps
YouFitness Helps You Create Custom Diet and Fitness Plans
Comprehensive Health Apps
Fitness Calculator Offers Instant Insights with Versatile Features
Phone Breakup Newsletters
The Guardian's 'Reclaim Your Brain' Newsletter Helps Reduce Screen Time
Anonymous Social Wellness Apps
SoGoHa Let's You Share Experiences Without Revealing Yourself
Optimized Health Data
Habit Dash Aggregates Data from All Your Different Sources and Wearables
Mindful Smartphone Usage Apps
The 'Intenty' App Prompts Users to Rethink How They Use Their Phone
Comprehensive Health Care Suites
Bright Sits on the Intersection of Technology and Health
AI Mental Health Support
MyTherapistBot Offers AI-Driven Mental Health Support Through Telegram
AI-Powered Wellness Companions
Guin Represents a Step Forward in Tech-Fueled Mental Health Care
Personalized AI Therapists
TakeCareAI Provides User-Centric Care Advice to Address Health Concerns
Personal Life Tracking Tools
Wheel of Life Tracker Functions as a Personal Life Coach
Comprehensive Health Tracking Platforms
Bright Unifies Health Tracking, Meal Logging, and Wellness
AI Health Companions
HealthMate AI Can Transform Your Body with Personalized Tech
Digital Mental Health Toolkits
To Write Love on Her Arms Releases an Important Free Resource
Personalized Meditation Apps
Meditia Allows Users to Find Their Zen With Personal Courses
Somatic Therapy Apps
Olo Debuts at Slush 2024 as a Promising App for Mental Wellness
Health-Aware Schedulers
Lifestack Optimizes Schedules Using Health Data for Smarter Productivity
Personalized Breathwork Apps
FivePointFive Introduces a New Approach to Wellness
Screen Time Reduction Apps
BePresent Gamifies Limiting Phone Usage with Daily Challenges
Metaverse Therapy Apps
'Innerworld' Launched a New Paid Tier with Licensed Therapists
Mindful Relaxation Tools
Cliro Creates Personal Soundscapes and Meditate Anytime, Anywhere
Stress-Detecting Wellness Apps
The 'Lume' Stress Management App Guides Users Through Stress
Distraction-Blocking Apps
The 'FlowBuddy' App Helps Users Cut Down on Screen Time
Emotive AI Therapy Apps
aiTherapyCall Boasts the Slogan "Human Feel, AI Heal"
Gen Z Motivational Apps
The Etherea App is Driven by Motivators and Sustainable Actions
Cost-Effective Healthcare Software Platforms
Humworld's Humhealth is a Cutting-Edge Solution
Journaling-Focused AI Therapy
PeacePulse Facilitates Self-Reflection and Personal Growth
Digital Mental Health Care
AI Therapist Online Offers Empathetic 24/7 Support
AI-Powered Mental Health Platforms
The 'Thoughtful' Platform Combines CBT and AI
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
Social Camera Fitness Apps
SnapFit Lets Users Document Their Journey with Photos
Music-Based Fitness Apps
Feed.fm Highlights the Significant Role Music Plays for Fitness Apps
Therapist-Backed AI Journals
Rosebud Provides Real-Time Feedback and Personalized Insights
Positive Affirmation Journals
Daily, Nightly Offers Customized Affirmations to Uplift and Inspire
1-1 Therapist Phone Calls
You Need a Therapist Offers Real-Time AI Voice Calls to Provide Guidance
Holistic Spiritual Journey Apps
Churchome Has Launched a New Mobile App to Foster Connection
Emoji-Based Mood Trackers
MoodTrack Helps Monitor Emotions in a Fun and Accessible Way
Socially Connected Workout Apps
The 'SocialPump' App Connects Athletes to Their Friends
Empowering Mental Wellness
AI-Driven Personalization for Mental Health
AI Mental Health Tools
Users Can Talk or Text with Therapini, the AI Therapist
AI Mental Support
Soulreply Offers AI-Powered Psychological Support for Personal Growth
Three-Step Calming Experiences
Help me Calm Down Offers a Useful Relaxation Technique to De-Stress
Science-Based Habit Apps
Addicted-Habits Provides Invaluable Support to Help Users Achieve Goals
Daily Affirmation Apps
FitsMind Daily Affirmations Helps Build Resiliance and Mental Strength
Comprehensive Fitness Tracking
Healthmode: Fitness for Free Offers Customized Workouts
Anti-Distraction Smartphone Apps
The 'Jolt' App Helps Users Take Control of Screen Time
Connective Health Apps
WellB Health Connects Your with Doctors to Suit Your Needs
Holistic Fitness Trackers
WayFit is a Wellness App That Caters to Individual Fitness Journeys
Virtual Personal Trainers
Jamie's Fit Uses AI To Improve Health and Wellness For Anyone
Comprehensive Mood Tracking Apps
Moodset Integrates Music to Help Users With Introspection
Tech Worker-Focused Wellness Apps
TechieMind is a Mental Health Tool for Tech Industry Workers
Pet Health Managers
Pet App Helps Track Health, Reminders, and Activities for Your Pets
Health-Focused Productivity Tools
Productyve Combines Productivity with Wellness Using Reminders
Virtual Health Care Consultants
Virtual Health Buddy Offers Personalized Virtual Care
AI Breath Work Apps
Breath Confetti Uses AI To Help Calm the Mind
Personalized Self-Care Platforms
Thryve Chat Helps Users Access Wellness Services 24/7
Holistic Wellness Habit Trackers
CompleteDay Let's Users Sync Their Health Goals and Habits
Mental Wellness Apps
'Pause' Lets You Take a Moment to Regain Control Over Your Emotions
Habit Tracker Tools
HabitScroll Caters to Those Looking to Adopt New Habits or Break Old Patterns
Routine Planning Apps
HabitNow Helps Users Embrace a More Structured Schedule
Doodling Mental Health Apps
The 'Scribble Journey' App Encourages Art to Explore Emotions
Connective Men's Wellness Apps
'Find a Men's Group' Helps Men Seeking Community and Support
Step Tracking Apps
StepUp Helps Users Easily Track and Achieve Their Daily 10k-Step Goal
Intuitive Journal Tracking
Habitually 2.0 Aims to Enhance One's Daily Routine to Improve Wellbeing
Personal Goal-Setting Apps
Fred Breaks Down Goals Into Actionable Steps
Self Care Planners
The 2024 Self Care Planner Helps People Prioritize Self Care
Mental Health Messaging Apps
Koala Messenger is a Place to Share When You Don't Feel Your Best
AI Wellness Instructors
Gobi Offers Personalized, Science-Backed Wellness Practices for Well-Being
Student-Friendly AI Mental Health
Healax Aids with Mental Health in Academic Settings
Efficient Property Management Apps
Tribe Property Technologies Has Launched Its Tribe Home App
Fitness Support Apps
Reebok is Launching the Reebok Fitness App for All-Encompassing Support
Tailored Mental Health Platforms
Surensa Empowers Users to Manage Their Wellbeing
Postpartum Mental Health Apps
Postpartum Support International Launches the Connect App
Chat-Focused Astrology Services
Chat with the Astrologers Makes Spiritual Guidance Easy
Goal-Oriented Health Apps
The 'Bright' App Offers a Holistic View of One's Health
Distraction-Limiting Apps
Shrewd Observer Helps You Live a More Disciplined Lifestyle
Mobile Device Addiction Campaigns
The Women's Brain Health Initiative Highlights a Growing Concern
Spiritual Wellness Companions
Sol Inspires Positivity with Daily Tools for Spiritual Health
Accountability-Based Habit Building
PinkyPartner Helps Build Habits Through Partner Notifications
AI-Enhanced Journaling Apps
Stoic Let's Users Journal While Providing Insights with AI
Habit-Tracking Apps
BeeBetter Helps Establish Routine and Cultivate Healthy Habits
Online Mental Health Support
AI Therapist Provides Instant, Free Therapy Access Through a Web App
Screen-Limiting Phone Apps
Takebreak Encourages People to Have a Better Work-Life Balance
Social Workout Apps
FITCHAIN Helps you Find Fitness Friends to Stay Accountable
musculoskeletal health apps
Movr helps organizations manage preventive musculoskeletal health
Happiness Development Tools
TrulyHappy Teaches Resilience, Forgiveness, and Lasting Strategies
Customizable Fitness Apps
Levrfit Offers Intuitive Assistant to Guide You Through Your Workout
Daily Self-Improvement Record Keeping
The Book of Life Helps People Grow and Reflect Over Time
Public Bathroom Location Apps
The Bathroom App Helps People in Need of Relief
Intuitive Cycle Tracking Apps
LadyLog Helps People Track Their Menstruation Cycles
Reflective Peer Support Platforms
HOPE Connects Struggling People to Their Future Selves
Positive Mental Health Strategies
HappierMe: Master Your Mind Helps Users Achieve Long-Term Goals
Conversational Journaling Companions
'Thousands Thoughts' Offers a Unique Twist on Reflection
Comprehensive Healthcare Apps
'Kalory' Makes Calorie Tracking and Health Management Easier
Virtual Faith-Based Apps
Sri Mandir is an App That Offers Hindus a Way to Practice Virtually
Easily Accessible Health Coaches
Kayan Coach Let's You Speak With a Certified Health Coach 24/7
Data-Driven Weight Lifting Apps
Workout Logs - Gym Tracker Helps Keep Track of Gym-Goers' Gains
Live Productivity Hackathon Sessions
Self-A-Thon Offers Live Sessions for Personal Achievements
Comprehensive Fitness Apps
JustLift Monitors and Tracks Fitness Goals
Bite-Sized Daily Wellness Actions
BlissList Approaches Holistic Wellness Through Small Steps
Audio-Based Meditation Guides
Mindfulness Meditation is an App That Guides Using All of the Senses
AI Behavioural Change Apps
Neurture Provides AI Guidance to Facilitate Habit Changing
Mental Health Community Engagement
OOt Social Health Recently Launched Its Application
Chronic Condition Management Tools
Human Health Tracks Symptoms and Treatments for Optimal Health
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