Five apps that improve mental health | Photo by Daniel Delgado | Edited by Jessica Fugett | The Wright State Guardian
Spring semester is here and while it may be exciting for some students, it can be overwhelming for others.
The following apps are compatible for iPhone and Android users and can limit stress and keep mental health content, so that you can have a successful semester.
Calm
Calm is an app that helps reduce stress, helps with sleep, and overall aims to makes the user happier. It’s also good for people who meditate or want to try it. Calm’s rating is a 4.8 on the app store and free of charge.
Headspace
Headspace uses relaxation and meditation to better health and happiness within a few minutes of the day. They also have an app called “Sleep” that will improve the user’s sleep schedule as well. Its rating is a 4.9 on the app store and is also free.
Moodnotes
Moodnotes is a personal journal where the user can track their feelings and mood over a period of time. Moodnotes helps to stop the process of overthinking and keeping the user’s mind at ease. This app costs $4.99 on the app store but its rating is a 4.8.
Moodpath
Moodpath is strictly for people with mental health issues. It’s a mental health tracker that asks questions about how the user is feeling, talk with mental health professionals, journaling, and more. This app is free and its rating is a 4.7 on the app store.
Sanvello: Stress & Anxiety Help
Sanvello is an app that helps with anxiety, stress and depression. Its job is to provide the tools the user needs to feel better and relieve these symptoms while also talking to individuals with like-minded thoughts that the user may have. The app will teach users how to cope with videos, audio exercises and activities. It is free to download but does have premium upgraded charges. Sanvello’s rating is 4.8 on the app store.
Dealing with mental health can be scary but no one should go through it alone. These apps can help and so can resources on campus, peers and even professors.
It all takes a one-step action, whether that be with a person or with an app.
