Self-Help Apps
This chart contains a listing of therapy or self-help related Apps found in the Apple and Android App stores. Some were created for clinical psychotherapy purposes and others for education or entertainment. Before entering any private information, be sure to read the terms of use of the application to ensure that the App will not distribute your private information to anyone and that the App meets encryption standards.
If you are a mental health provider, be sure to test any App prior to recommending it to a client or patient to ensure that the material is appropriate and fits the aptitude and clinical need of the client.
A discussion thread on self-help Apps is at the end of this chart.
| App Name | Company | User | Topic | OS |
| Alcoholics Anonymous 12 Steps | Serulia | Self-help | Alcoholism | Android, |
| Alcoholism | Bawidgets | Self-help | Alcoholism news and information | Android, |
| Alzheimer's Info | Bawidgets | Self-help | Alzheimer's disease news and information | Android, |
| AmbiSci PDR | Tesla software | Self-help | Pain and depression using binaurals and isochronics tones | iOS, Android, |
| AmbiSci PMP Pure Meditation | Tesla software | Self-help | Sleep and meditation using binaurals and isochronics tones. | iOS, Android, |
| Anxiety Free | Ican Hypnosis | Self-help | self-Hypnosis for Anxiety, tension and stress | iOS, |
| At Ease: Anxiety & Worry Relief | Meditation Oasis | Self-help | Anxiety and meditation | iOS, Android, |
| Avokiddo Emotions Playful Learning for Kids | Avokiddo E. Katsantonis & sia e.e. | Self-help | Emotions | iOS, |
| Be Grounded | Somatiq, LLC | Self-help | Stress and relaxation/emotional wellness | iOS, |
| Beat Social Phobia with Andrew Johnson | Michael Schneider | Self-help | Social phobia and anxiety | iOS, Android, |
| Behind Subtle Psychology | KoolAppz | Self-help | Subtle Psychology book/ persuasion techniques | Android, |
| Biozen | National Center for Telehealth and Technology T2 | Self-help | Biofeedback/Therapy | Android, |
| BrainBaseline | Cognitive Media | Self-help | Cognitive functions | iOS, |
| BreakkUp | Saltlick Labs | Self-help | Relationships | iOS, |
| Build Confidence with Andrew Johnson | Michael Schneider | Self-help | Confidence | iOS, Android, |
| CareOne | CareOne Debt Relief Services | Self-help | Debt relief | Android, |
| Chakra Meditation | Saagara | Self-help | Meditation through yoga | iOS, Android, |
| Color Psychology | William Alexander | Self-help | Color Perception | Android, |
| Deep Sleep with Andrew Johnson HD | Michael Schneider | Self-help | Sleep, Insomia | iOS, Android, |
| Depression | Doctot | Therapists | Clinician-administered depression assessment scales | iOS, |
| Depression Calculator | Patient.co.uk | Self-help | Self depression assessment | iOS, |
| Depression Fighter – A practical Christian Guide | Signature Digital | Self-help | Depression | iOS, |
| Depression Help Brainwave | PPL Development Company LLC | Self-help | Depression | iOS, |
| Depression Inventory | Handcarved Software | Self-help | Depression | Android, |
| Depression Journal | iHealth Ventures LLC. | Self-help | Depression | iOS, |
| Depression Mood Monitor | Jonathan Bennett | Self-help | Depression monitering | iOS, |
| Depression Relief and Mood support – HappyApp | Gjorgji Petrov | Self-help | Depression | iOS, |
| Depression Screening | openAirWare, LLC | Self-help | Depression | iOS, |
| Depressioncheck | M-3 information LLC | Self-help | Depression, bipolar, anxiety and PTSD | iOS, |
| Disconnect – With Andrew Johnson | Michael Schneider | Self-help | Internet/ Technology addiction | iOS, Android, |
| Drinking Mirror | Rancon | Self-help | Alcoholism | iOS, Android, |
| Fit Pregnancy Mobile Launcher | Kargo | Self-help | Pregnancy Psychology and other pregancy related health tips. | Android, |
| Good Sex, Great Marriage: A Back-to Baskics Workshop from LiveBetterYou | GiGi Games, LLC | Self-help | Marriage | iOS, |
| Gratitude & Happiness- A self-help journal for thoughts & mood tracking | Track & Share Apps, LLC | Self-help | Mood/Emotions | iOS, |
| Habit Pro | Track & Share Apps, LLC | Self-help | Organization and Habit change | iOS, |
| Headache & Migraine Diary | iHealth Ventures LLC. | Self-help | Head aches and Migranes tracking | iOS, |
| Hypnosis Customizable Pack | New Life Ministries (US) | Self-help | Hypnosis | iOS, |
| iGenogram | iLogoTec sri | Therapists/Self-help | Emotional relationships, Substance abuses, physical or psychological pathologies etc. | iOS, |
| Imaginator (Psychology Test) | Bouilla-base | Self-help | Personality Test | Android, |
| Instant Stress Relief | MANYA Technologies | Self-help | Stress | BlackBerry OS, |
| iStress | PsiApps, Inc. | Self-help | Stress | iOS, |
| Know Yourself Personality Test | Excel at Life | Self-help | Personality Psychology, self-help and self- improvement | Android, |
| Life Planner | Palmcast | Self-help | Organization/productivity | iOS, |
| LifeArmor | National Center for Telehealth and Technology T2 | Self-help | Sleep, depression, relationship issues, and post-traumatic stress assessments and assistance | iOS, Android, |
| Love & Psychology Facts | szymdev | Self-help | Psychology, evolutional Psychology, sociology, and health (healthy lifestyle) knowledge. | Android, |
| Maxjournal | bigbluecouch | Self-help | Journal/Diary | iOS, |
| Mental Detox by Barbara Ford-Hammond | The Mobile Software House | Self-help | Hypnotic meditation | iOS, |
| Mental Health Forum (MHF) | Neil Morris | Self-help | Public mental health forum | iOS, |
| MentalChecker | DuxSolutions KK | Self-help | Panic attacks, alcoholism, Eating disorder/bulimia/anorexia and Mood disorder/bipolar personality assessment. | iOS, |
| Mentalizing | HQApps | Self-help | Self and others understanding | iOS, Android, |
| MHF | Together for change | self-help | Mental Health Forum | Android, |
| Mind | Webreakstuff, Lda. | Self-help | Meditation | iOS, |
| Mind Tools | MindTools Ltd. | Self-help | Skill types include leadership, team management, strategy, problem solving, decision-making, project management, time management and personal productivity, stress management, communication, creativity and career development. | iOS, Android, |
| Moody Me | MedHelp | Self-help | Mood Disorder | iOS, |
| My Everyday Psychology | Appelizer | Self-help | General Psychology related to everyday life | Android, |
| Optimism | Optimism Apps Pty Ltd | Self-help | Depression, bipolar and other mental health conditions. | iOS, |
| Panic Attack Aid | Panic Attack Aid | Self-help | Panic Attack Relief | iOS, Android, |
| Panic Attack Aid Lite | Panic Attack Aid | Self-help | Panic Attack | iOS, Android, |
| Panic Attack PHILS | Nav4D | Self-help | Panic and Phobia Attack Relief | iOS, |
| Panic Attacks: 10 Steps to Conquer | myCBT Ltd | Self-help | Panic Attack Relief | iOS, |
| Panic Attacks? Learn how to deal with panic attacks and anxiety attacks | Geert Verschaeve | Self-help | Panic Attack Relief | iOS, |
| Panic Button | sizzlecode | Self-help | Panic Attack alert sent up to 3 contacts | iOS, |
| Panic Control | Therapy by Design | Self-help | Panic Attack Relief | iOS, |
| Panic! | Catalyst Software LLC | Self-help | Panic Attack alert sent to 911 and/or someone from contact list | iOS, |
| PANIIC | Chad Busteed | Self-help | Panic Attack alert sent to someone from contact list | iOS, |
| Positive Activity Jackpot | National Center for Telehealth and Technology T2 | Self-help | Behavioral Health Therapy-Pleasant Event Scheduling (PES) | Android, |
| Pregnancy | Mathew Wadstein | Self-help | Pregancy | iOS, |
| Psychological Tests | Pretty Planet | Self-help | Personality/Social Psychology | Android, |
| Psychology tests Free | As Easy as Pie | Self-help | Personality Test | Android, |
| PsychTab | 2Kapps | Self-help | Psychological and Self-Response tests | iOS, |
| PTSD Coach | National Center for Telehealth and Technology T2 | Self-help | PTSD | iOS, Android, |
| Quit Smoking with Andrew Johnson | Michael Schneider | Self-help | Smoking | iOS, Android, |
| Quitter | Paze | Self-help | Habit change | iOS, |
| Relational Psychology | VITEB | Self-help | Relational Psychology | iOS, Android, |
| Since I Quit (Smoking) | DUNK Ltd | Self-help | Smoking Addiction | iOS, |
| Sleep Analysis | Go2Share | Self-help | Sleep/Insomia | iOS, |
| Sleep snore/ Apnea/ talk Recorder | GRsoft Labs | Self-help | snoring, apnea and sleep talking problems. | iOS, |
| Sleep Time+ Alarm Clock and Sleep Cycle Analysis with Soundscape for Health and Fitness | Azumio Inc. | Self-help | Sleep tracking | iOS, |
| Snoring Relief and Sleep Apnea | AppWarrior | Self-help | Snoring and sleep apnea | iOS, |
| SportPsych Performance Coach | Excel at Life | Self-help | Clinical Sport Psychology | Android, |
| Stickyboard | Qrayon, LLC | Self-help | Organizing | iOS, |
| Stress Doctor by Azumio – Stress reducer and slow breathing yoga exercise | Azumio Inc. | Self-help | Stress | iOS, |
| Stress Tank | Mindivia | Self-help | Stress | BlackBerry OS, |
| Stress Tracker | AboveStress, Inc. | Self-help | Stress | iOS, |
| T2 Mood Tracker | National Center for Telehealth and Technology T2 | Self-help | Mood | iOS, Android, |
| Tactical Breather | National Center for Telehealth and Technology T2 | Self-help | Stress | iOS, Android, |
| TheCarrot.com – Track your life | Health Analytic Services, Inc. | Self-help | HIPAA Compliant health tracking | iOS, , , |
| Thriveology Magazine for Success | Aspire Coaching | Self-help | Coaching | iOS, |
| Track & Share – A Life Tracking Journal for Work, Health, Wellness & the Quantified Self | Track & Share Apps, LLC | Self-help | Tracking journal | iOS, |
| US Army Survival Guide Pro | Milodroid | Self-help | Psychological aspect of survival in additional to other applications of survivial. | Android, |
| WhatsmyM3 | M-3 information LLC | Self-help | Assesses risk of depression, bipolar and anxiety and PTSD | iOS, Android, |
| Zensorium Tink | Zensorium Pte Ltd | Self-help | Stress | iOS, |
| TheCarrot.com – Track your life | Health Analytic Services, Inc. | Self-help | HIPAA Compliant health tracking | iOS, |
| Recovery Record (Eating Disorder Management) | Recovery Record | Self-help | Eating Disorders | iOS, Android, |
| ReliefMe | ReliefMe | Self-help | Stress | iOS, |
| Cognitive Diary CBT Self-Help | Excel At Life | Self-help | Stress, anxiety and depression. | Android, |
| Equanimity – Meditation Timer & Tracker | Robin Barooah | Self-help | Anxiety | iOS, |
| Relax Melodies | iLBSoft | Self-help | Sleep | iOS, Android, |
| Acupressure: Treat Yourself | Alexander Mokrushin | Self-help | Acupressure | iOS, Android, |
| Qi Gong Meditation Relaxation | Excel At Life | Self-help | Stress/anxiety | Android, |
| Nature Sounds Relax and Sleep | Zodinplex | Self-help | Relaxation | Android, |
| Calming Music to Simplicity | IMOBLIFE INC. | Self-help | Relaxation | Android, |
| Worry Box—Anxiety Self-Help | Excel At Life | Self-help | Anxiety | Android, |
| Stop Panic & Anxiety Self-Help | Excel At Life | Self-help | Panic and Anxiety | Android, |
| Respiroguide Pro | Vital-EQ | Self-help | Stress/anxiety | iOS, Android, |
| Sleep Time by Azumio Inc. | Azumio Inc. | Self-help | Sleep | iOS, Android, |
| Relax and Rest Meditations | Meditation Oasis | Self-help | Stress/anxiety | iOS, Android, |
| I Can Be Fearless – Relax, remove fear and Anxiety | Human Progress | Self-help | Relaxation and anxiety | iOS, |
| Relaxing Sounds Of Nature Lite (help with meditation relaxation sleep and spa) | Red Hammer Software | Self-help | Stress and relaxation | iOS, |
| Universal Breathing – Pranayama Free | Saagara | Self-help | Stress | iOS, |
| Relax Ocean waves Sleep | Moz | Self-help | Relaxation/sleep | Android, |
| GymPact | GymPact | Self-help | Excercise motivation | iOS, Android, |
| DietBet | Self-help | Weightloss motivation | iOS, | |
| SuperBetter | SuperBetter | Self-help | Resilience | iOS, |
| Helpouts | Therapy and Self-help | Health | Android, | |
| ADHD Alarm | Cognitive Psychiatry PLLC | Self-help | Adult ADHD | iOS, Android, |
| MindShift | Creative B’stro | Self-help | Anxiety | iOS, Android, |
| BellyBio Interactive Breathing | RelaxLine | Self-help | Relaxation/stress relief | iOS, |
| Take a Break! Guided Meditations for Stress Relief | Meditation Oasis | Self-help | Stress Relief | iOS, Android, |
| Previdence | Previdence Corporation | Self-help | Depression, anxiety, drug and alcohol and suicidal issues | iOS, |
| Operation Reach Out | The Guidance Group Inc. | Self-help | Suicide prevention | iOS, Android, |
| Relax with Andrew Johnson Lite | Michael Schneider | Self-help | Relaxation | iOS, Android, |
| Anxiety Resolver | Recovering Hope Project, LLC. | self-help | Anxiety | iOS, |
| Fuze | Fuze | Self-help, Students, Therapists, Therapy | Video Conferencing | iOS, Android, |
| Cisco Jabber | Cisco Jabber | Self-help, Students, Therapists, Therapy | Video Conferencing | iOS, Android, |
| Polycom RealPresence | PolyCom | Self-help, Students, Therapists, Therapy | Video Conferencing | iOS, Android, |
| Banckle Online Meeting | Banckle | Self-help, Students, Therapists, Therapy | Video Conferencing | Android, |
| MyPath2Bliss | My Path to Bliss | Self-help | Meditation/Motivation | iOS, |
| Happify | Happify | Self-help | Happiness | iOS, |
| CBT Keeper | Euthymic Labs | Self-Help | Depression and Anxiety | Android, |
| Brain In Hand | Brain in Hand | Self-Help, Therapists | Mental Health and Motivation | iOS, Android, |
| POS REP | POS REP | Self-Help | Veterans Social Networking | iOS, |
| Big White Wall US | Big White Wall | Therapy, Self-Help | Therapist Directory | iOS, Android, |
| SAM Self-Help for Anxiety Management | University of the West of England | Self-help | Anxiety | iOS, Android, |
| IntelliCare | Northwestern University | Self-help | Depression and Anxiety | Android, |
| WorryWatch | WorryWatch | Self-Help | Anxiety | iOS, |
| Headspace | Headspace | Self-help | Stress and Anxiety | iOS, |
| ACT Coach | US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) | Self-Help, Therapy | Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfullness | iOS, |
| DBT Diary Card and Skills Coach | Durham DBT, Inc. | Therapy, Self-help | Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) treatment | iOS, |
| Depression CBT Self-Help Guide | Excel at Life | Self-help | Depression | Android, |
| How Are You | Quantum Lab Co. | Self-help, Therapists | Mood | iOS, Android, |
| Quit it- Stop Smoking today | digitalsirup GmbH | Self-Help | Smoking | iOS, |
| Quit Pro | Muslim Pro Limited | self-help | smoking | iOS, Android, |
| Stop, Breathe, Think! | Tools for Peace | Self-help | Mindfullness and Stress | iOS, Android, |
| Stop Drinking with Andrew Johnson | Michael Schneider | self-help | sobriety | iOS, |
| Quit Drinking- Andrew Johnson | Michael Schneider | self-help | sobriety | Android, |
| Stress & Anxiety Companion | Prosper | self-help | stress and anxiety | iOS, |
| Pain and Depression Relief | Tesla Audio Sciences | self-help | Insomnia and Depression | iOS, |
| NIH Depression Information | Incelligence | self-help, students | Depression | Android, |
| Smiling Mind | Smiling Mind | Self-help | Depression | iOS, Android, |
| Sleep Cycle alarm clock | Northcube AB | self-help | smart sleep alarm | iOS, |
| Happy Habits | Excel at Life | self-help | Mood | Android, |
| Secret of Happiness | ShreeK | self-help | Happiness | Android, |
| Sober Grid | Sober Grid, L.L.C. | self-help | addiction, drugs, alcohol | iOS, Android, |
| 12 Steps AA Companion — Alcoholics Anonymous | Dean Huff | self-help | addiction, alcoholism | iOS, Android, Nook, |
| AA Big Book and More | Rob Laltrello | self-help | addiction, alcoholism | iOS, |
| AA Speakers to Go | Calidad Systems | self-help | addiction, alcoholism | iOS, Android, |
| CassavaSM | Elements Behavioral Health | self-help | addiction, sobriety | iOS, |
| One Day At A Time — AA | Calidad Systems | self-help | addiction, alcoholism | iOS, Android, |
| SoberTool | SoberTool | self-help, therapy | addiction, drugs, sobriety | iOS, Android, |
| Recoverize | Recoverize.com | self-help | addiction | Android, |
| SBIRT | James Bray with Baylor University | Self-help, therapy | addiction, substance abuse, alcoholism, drugs | iOS, |
| AffirMirror | AffirMirror | self-help | self esteem, self-affirmation | iOS, Android, |
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How to Use Apps in Psychotherapy
There are MANY uses for Apps, but if you are brand new to using Apps in therapy, start by considering what you already use and see if there is a cross over product. The best way to start using Apps in therapy is to find ways to use an App to do what you already recommend to clients. Make sure that the recommendation fits the therapeutic goals of the client and the client has a clear rational for using it. I tend to frame this as an “experiment” to gather more information for a few days. Clients, unless they are compulsive, usually wane in compliance after a few few days anyway, so suggest they collect for a few days and save the information for the next meeting.
Have you ever had a client that could use a little more self-awareness? Ever wish you could collect more information to understand the extent of the client’s issue or help the client identify patterns? Does your client wonder if the medication really making a difference? Of course, the answer is “Yes” to all of these. Collecting information is one of the most basic (and easy) uses for Apps. Asking your client to log the “moment,” or collect information at different prescribed intervals could bring in valuable data into therapy. Imagine a client brining in a completed chart of the targeted emotions or behaviors and corresponding notes for those times.
A cautionary note on intervention Apps. Make sure that you are comfortable with the developer and material in the App. The FDA is working on regulations to monitor and regulate Apps that are relied upon for clinical decision-making and interventions. Until Apps are regulated, counselors should treat Apps like they would a self-help book and ensure that the materials are sound and appropriate to the client. There are a lot of Apps on the market that are simply entertaining or poorly done. So take a moment and try out an App and test it before you recommend it.
Once you are ready to recommend an App for therapy, take a moment and walk through using the app in session. This will help the client clearly understand what is expected and help the therapist identify any client’s limitations. Be clear on the expectations for use and the worth of the material gathered. Focus on the material rather than the technology. Keep the time interval for the App use short. Make sure the client is comfortable with the user agreement for the App. Do not have them email the results or post them on social media sites that are not HIPAA compliant.
The App will not replace the therapist, as many in mental health fear. We are not working towards the counselor saying “Take two Apps and call me next week.” Apps, like assessments, self-help materials and worksheets, serve as enhancements to the therapy process. Uses of Apps in therapy are as individual as the therapy session. Experiment with some of the Apps and post some feedback on your experiences.
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Didn’t found recovery record (http://recoveryrecord.com/), great app for eating disorder, on this list. Didn’t found on your list informations about platforms (is this thing working on iPhone/ Android/ Blackberry/ something else). Didn’t found links to this apps.
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