Adult Mental Health and Wellbeing Apps
A selection of carefully curated mental health and well - being apps that offer valuable self help resources and tools which can be a good source of information and advice at a time when you might need it.

Anxiety
Whether you are personally affected by anxiety, or looking to support someone who is, these applications are a perfect place to start.
Sorted is a mental health app designed to support adults and teenagers with a range of wellbeing challenges, including anxiety, depression, insomnia, stress, and sleep issues. The app combines cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) techniques with mood tracking to help users better understand and manage their mental health.

Healthy Living
Mental Health
Respiratory
In App Purchases
91%
Level 3
91%
Level 3



Kooth is a web-based mental health platform designed for children and young people aged 10–18. It provides access to a moderated online community, mood tracking tools, self-help resources, and one-to-one support from mental health professionals. The platform aims to support mental wellbeing, prevent self-harm and suicide, and offer a safe space for open discussion.
Mental Health
Utilities/ Administration
Entirely Free
86%
Level 2

Depression
You are never alone in your struggles with depression. These applications provide a variety of self-care practices and evidence-based treatments to assist you in your journey.
Wysa: Mental Wellbeing AI is a conversational self-help app designed to support people experiencing anxiety, stress, or low mood. Using an AI chatbot and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) techniques, it helps users manage thoughts and emotions. It includes tools for self-monitoring, guided support, and reflective journaling, alongside optional assessments for depression, anxiety, and stress levels. The app is suitable for teenagers and adults.

Healthy Living
Mental Health
In App Purchases
87%
Level 4
87%
Level 4



Headspace provides guided meditations, sleep sounds, and mindfulness techniques to help users manage stress, improve focus, and sleep better. It supports mental wellbeing for a broad audience with options tailored to beginners and experienced users.

Healthy Living
In App Purchases
73%
Level 2
74%
Level 2



distrACT is a free mental health app for adults, designed to support people who are experiencing thoughts of self-harm or suicide. It provides quick access to reliable self-help information, safety planning resources, and guidance on where to seek urgent or ongoing support. The app focuses on promoting emotional wellbeing in moments of psychological distress.

Mental Health
Utilities/ Administration
Entirely Free
81%
Level 2
81%
Level 2



Stress
If you are feeling stressed, the combination of mindfulness and relaxation techniques provided in these apps could assist you with your struggles.
Smiling Mind is a free mindfulness and meditation app designed to support the mental wellbeing of children, teenagers and adults. It helps users manage stress, anxiety and symptoms of depression through guided practices focused on relaxation, emotional awareness and resilience. The app includes age-specific programmes, making it suitable for schools, families and individuals looking to build healthy emotional habits using mindfulness and breathing techniques.

Healthy Living
Mental Health
Entirely Free
76%
Level 2
76%
Level 2



Happify: for Stress & Worry is a self-help app designed to support mental wellbeing by helping users manage stress and anxiety. It combines elements of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), positive psychology, and mindfulness through interactive activities and games.

Healthy Living
Mental Health
In App Purchases
81%
Level 2
80%
Level 2



Sleep
Support sleep with a selection of free apps, they can provide advice and information on sleep and wellbeing.
Sleep & Meditation: Wysa is a wellbeing app designed to support users with insomnia, anxiety, low mood and stress. It uses evidence-informed techniques like mindfulness, meditation and relaxation exercises to improve emotional wellbeing and sleep quality. The app also includes calming audio tools such as sleep sounds and tracks sleep efficiency over time. It can help users build healthier sleep routines and emotional coping strategies through daily practice and gentle guidance.

Healthy Living
Mental Health
In App Purchases
83%
Level 3



Medito is a free meditation and sleep support app designed to help users reduce stress, manage anxiety, and improve mental wellbeing. It offers guided meditations, sleep sounds, and mindfulness courses that users can personalise to suit their experience level and preferences. The app is suitable for both adults and teenagers and includes beginner-friendly content.

Healthy Living
Mental Health
Entirely Free
74%
Level 2
73%
Level 2



General Wellbeing
Keep well and find balance in your lifestyle by using one of the wellbeing apps. They can be a great source of information and advice.
NHS Active 10 Walking Tracker is a free app designed to encourage short, daily bursts of brisk walking (active 10-minute walks) for adults, teenagers and older adults. It features a straightforward exercise timer and tracks walking durations to help users build healthy habits and improve general fitness, including during and after COVID‑19.

Healthy Living
Respiratory
Entirely Free
77%
Level 2
77%
Level 2



The NHS Food Scanner app helps individuals and families make healthier food choices by scanning product barcodes and suggesting alternatives with improved nutritional content. Aimed at supporting weight management and overall health, the app provides at-a-glance information on sugar, salt, saturated fat, and calorie content in everyday packaged foods.

Healthy Living
Entirely Free
74%
Level 2
73%
Level 2



Appointment and Medication Reminders
Easily manage your medical appointments and medication schedules with these helpful apps, ensuring you stay on track with your health.
The NHS App provides educational health information and access to your GP health record and services. It's suitable for adults and children over 13 years old registered with a GP in England. If you're in Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland, you can use it to check symptoms or get urgent help. The app allows you to view your GP health record, manage specialist appointments, order repeat prescriptions, and choose your pharmacy. You can also access NHS health information, register as an organ donor, use 111 online for urgent help, and view your COVID-19 vaccine record.

Medicines and Clinical Reference
+1
Entirely Free
82%
Level 3
82%
Level 3



MyTherapy Pill Reminder is a medication and mood tracking app that helps users manage their daily health routines. It offers reminders for medications, mood logging, and simple tools for tracking overall wellbeing. Suitable for adults, the app also allows users to share progress reports with caregivers or health professionals, supporting both self-management and connected care.

Utilities/ Administration
Entirely Free
78%
Level 2
78%
Level 2



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