FEEL
Calm (free on iOS
and Android)
Calm focuses on four key
areas: meditation, breathing,
sleeping and relaxation. The
app delivers meditations that
can help you de-stress, and
breathing programs, music,
and sounds from nature to
relax your mind and body
and promote better sleep.Headspace (free on
iOS and Android)
Whether you need to build
healthier relationships, fi nd
a place of calm or keep
your mind fi t, Headspace
has got hundreds of themed
mindfulness and meditation
sessions to support you.Moodpath (free on
iOS and Android)
Moodpath asks daily
questions to assess your
well-being and screen for
symptoms of depression.
The screening progress
aims to increase your
awareness of your thoughts,
emotions and feelings.
After two weeks, the app
generates an electronic
document you can use to
discuss with a healthcare
professional. Over 150
videos and psychological
exercises are available to
help you understand your
mood and strengthen your
mental health.SuperBetter (free on
iOS and Android)
SuperBetter is a game
focusing on increasing
resilience and the ability to
remain strong, optimistic
and motivated when faced
with challenging obstacles
in life. It also has the
potential to help you beat
depression and anxiety,
cope with chronic illness
and recover from post-
traumatic stress disorder.Recovery Record
(free on iOS
and Android)
Recovery Record is geared
towards those who are
su ering and recovering
from eating disorders. It
o ers meal plans and meal
logs, and allows you to
connect with mental health
professionals. The app also
lets users journal their way
through their recovery.Youper (free on
iOS and Android)
An innovative depression
app with an AI assistant
that integrates di erent
psychological therapies such
as CBT, ACT and meditation.
The AI is always learning and
evolving in order to deliver
a personalised experience to
help you redevelop thought
patterns and achieve better
clarity. WORDS BY:Shannon ManuelPHOTOGRAPHY:Gallo Images/Getty ImagesCould virtual therapy apps really
play an important role in the
future of mental healthcare?ver the past few years, the rise of mental health apps has
been swift, with a proliferation of choices available to
download within minutes. Apps that address everything
from depression to PTSD, anxiety, bipolar disorder,
addiction, eating disorder recovery and more, some
incorporating proven techniques such as cognitive
behavioural therapy (CBT) and acceptance commitment
therapy (ACT). Portable, cost-e ective and accessible,
these mental-health apps are a way to engage those who
may be unwilling or unable to attend face-to-face therapy.
The future
of therapy
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