Helpful Apps
Try some of these helpful apps to boost your journey to mental wellness.
If you’ve wanted to address a mental health issue, but have been nervous about doing so in-person, trying some of the free and paid apps out there might be a good place to start. We've compiled a list of intuitive apps that are designed to streamline your mental health journey.
Breathr: Mindful Moments
FREE
An app to help introduce the concept of mindfulness and create an easy access point for those who are new to this practice. Users try out a variety of mindfulness practices, while also teaching them interesting facts about the brain science behind these practices.
Headspace: Meditation & Sleep
$$
Meditate and sleep soundly. Headspace is your guide to practicing mindfulness in your everyday life. Learn how to relax, manage stress, and focus your energy to become more centered and well rested. Create a calm and positive environment with Headspace.
Calm: Sleep & Meditation
$$
Calm is for anyone, whether you’re brand new to meditation or a seasoned expert. It’s also for anyone who needs a mental break, a soothing sound, or a peaceful night’s rest. Guided meditations are available in lengths of 3 to 25 minutes.
BoosterBuddy
FREE
A free app designed to help teens and young adults improve their mental health. Manage your personal wellness journey and earn achievements as your sidekick guides you through a series of daily quests designed to establish and sustain positive habits.
Happify: for Stress & Worry
FREE
Happify’s science-based activities and games can help reduce stress, overcome negative thoughts, and build greater resilience by providing effective tools and programs to improve emotional well-being.
MindShift CBT: Anxiety Relief
FREE
Break free from anxiety and stress using this free evidence-based anxiety management app. MindShift CBT uses scientifically proven strategies based on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
Woebot: Your Self-Care Expert
FREE
Helps you thinking through situations with step-by-step guidance:
- Mood tracking
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy tools
- Daily check-ins
- Stress reduction skills
Healthy Minds Program
FREE
The Healthy Minds Program trains your mind through meditation and podcast-style lessons to develop skills - to gain focus, reduce stress, and maintain positive social connections.
Action for Happiness
FREE
Join a community of positive change, wellness, kindness and self care that encourages you to create more happiness for yourself and others. Each month’s actions follow a specific theme, all based on the latest scientific research about happiness.
Digital Overdose Response System (DORS)
FREE
The Digital Overdose Response System (DORS) app allows Albertans using opioids or other substances to summon emergency response to their location if they become unconscious. The DORS app also provides information on national and provincial addiction recovery supports and services.
Kickstand Connect
FREE
Kickstand Connect is a virtual walk-in clinic for young Albertans aged 12 to 25. Appointments are available for any reason – you can even make an appointment to check out how it works and what we offer. Access free mental health and substance use counselling, peer support, employment services and register for free workshops and support groups!
