Technology Apps

 Technology apps may benefit individuals in several ways.  Applications or "apps" may promote emotional and mental well-being through monitoring target behaviors, tracking compliance with wellness activities, or teaching adaptive new skills.  It is important to note that technology apps do not replace the therapeutic services of a trained mental health professional.   You may work with your mental health professional to explore if mental health apps may enhance the treatment that you are receiving.   

SAMHSA Promoted Apps

Suicide Safe- this app is aimed toward professionals to help integrate suicide prevention strategies in practice.    

KnowBullying Mobile - Parents, caregivers, and educators can use this app to start conversations about bullying with teens and children.   

Veteran Administration Promoted Apps

PTSD Coach - Provides users with psycho-education on post-traumatic stress disorder, information about self-assessment, resources for professional care, and tools to help with self-regulation.

Insomnia Coach- This app uses cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia to improve sleep and reduce insomnia. Users are able to track sleep and features a sleep coach to provide practical tips or ways of improving sleep.

Mindfulness Coach- Mindfulness is an approach that is designed to help individuals stay present in the moment.  Since anxiety tends to be futuristic, learning ways of staying present in the moment is an effective way of managing anxiety.    This app teaches users about mindfulness and includes exercises for practicing mindfulness.  This tool is a great first step for beginning your mindfulness journey.

Most of these apps are free or low-cost.  Emotional health and well-being is the foundation for overall wellness and are worth the minimal investment.  These are just some of the many great apps that promote emotional well-being.  If you have an app that you would like for me to review, please post in the comments section.

https://store.samhsa.gov/product/suicide-safe?referer=from_search_result

https://mobile.va.gov/app/ptsd-coach