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 | | The best free mental health apps for stress, mood, and beyond | | When life gets stressful, having mental health support matters. Many people find smartphone apps helpful for tracking and managing their feelings or symptoms, especially when used regularly. But did you know that some of these apps are available to download and use free of charge? | | We tested dozens of options to find those that may be most helpful. Here are four of the best free mental health apps to try out this weekend. | 🏆 Best overall: Daylio. Track your moods without typing a single word! Just tap to select how you feel and what you did that day. With 4.8 stars from over 46,800 App Store reviews, Daylio helps you spot patterns in your emotions and see what activities actually make you feel better. The free version has everything most people need.
🍽 ️Best for eating disorders: Recovery Record. This highly-rated app (4.9 stars from over 10,000 users) helps you track your recovery journey. Log meals along with your thoughts and feelings, get daily affirmations, and set recovery goals. It can even connect with your treatment team to share your progress.
💓 Best for anxiety: MindShift CBT. This totally free app is like having an anxiety coach in your pocket. It uses proven methods to help you manage worry, panic, and fear. You'll find quick exercises to calm down, tools to change anxious thinking, and guides for facing tough situations.
😤 Best for stress relief: iBreathe. When stress strikes, sometimes all you need is a break to stop and breathe. This simple, clean app guides your breathing to help you relax fast. You can set reminders to take breathing breaks throughout your day.
| | Our favorites include apps for nearly every mental health need. Whether you're living with OCD, trying to quit drinking, need better quality sleep, or would like to talk with a therapist, there's an app designed to help with your specific challenges — and it won't cost a dime. | | | Happy tapping! | — Healthline Newsletter Team
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