CAN THERAPY APPS REALLY PROTECT MY MENTAL HEALTH?

Kevin, Bridgewater

While it’s no substitute for the therapist’s couch, digital therapy deserves a place in your mental health toolkit. Tap in to give your brain a system update

HEADSPACE £10 per month headspace.com Best for mental clarity

Cutting through the noise of a plugged-in society, Headspace helps you to manage anxiety through meditation, boost focus with soundscapes and unwind with a “sleepcast”. Just 10 days can slash your negative emotions by 28%.

CBT THOUGHT DIARY

Free cbtthoughtdiary.com Best for depression

If you’re struggling to make sense of your thoughts, try a virtual journal. Through cognitive behavioural therapy techniques, it helps you identify negative thinking patterns and teaches you to reframe them.

WORRY WATCH £4 worrywatch.com Best for anxiety

Whether it’s a mortgage payment or a job interview, log your anxieties, noting whether the outcome was as catastrophic as you imagined. A statistics dashboard helps you make sense of your anxiety triggers over time.

REMENTE

Free with in-app purchases remente.com Best for healthy habits

A virtual life coach, Remente is packed with self-help tools and goalsetting guides to support your personal growth. The life assessment tool works to clarify your focus in life, and the day planner holds you accountable.