Investing in your mental health is one of the best things you can do for your wellbeing. But it can be difficult and daunting to get started. How do I find the right therapist? Before that: How can I even be sure of what exactly I’m feeling? And if I don’t know what I’m feeling, how am I supposed to know what to do about it?
Mental health apps are an excellent place to start. And we’ve attempted to round up the best ones on the internet. They all offer different features, from meditation to mood tracking. But they all have a similar goal: to help users become more in tune with themselves. The reason: Once you learn to feel your feelings, you can begin to handle your emotions all the better.
Worth noting: Phone apps aren’t a substitute for therapy. These mental health apps can be used to supplement time spent with a therapist, but they’re only intended to help you manage your mental wellness, not to replace necessary professional help. Ahead, check out 10 mental health apps to help tackle symptoms of stress and sadness, and improve your overall well-being.
— Additional reporting by Alexis Jones