Mental health and wellbeing
Explore a range of trusted apps handpicked and approved by Mind.
Each one meets our high standards for safety, accessibility, and helpfulness - so you can feel confident using them.
Gro Health
Are you finding things difficult right now, or looking to build healthier habits? Gro Health is a safe, practical space to support your wellbeing whenever you need it.
It offers guided meditations, breathing exercises, and mindfulness tools. These can help reduce stress, manage anxiety and improve your mood. You’ll also find advice on topics like sleep, emotional resilience and managing low moods. Plus mood tracking features to help you understand how you’re feeling over time.
Cost: You will need to pay for a subscription to use Gro Health.
Who it's for: Suitable for all adults.
Diabetes
Healthy Living
+2
Entirely Free
93%
93%
Sorted: Mental Health
Sorted is a relaxing audio app. It aims to help you ease anxiety, manage low mood, and develop lasting mental strength.
This app offers guided audio training on relaxation, motivation, mood, and work-life balance. It combines deep relaxation with goal-focused visualisation to build resilience, confidence, and wellbeing.
Cost: Free to download with optional in-app purchases.
Free 7-day trial
20% discount on full access
£3.99 per month or £39.99 per year
Who it's for: Adults and young people.
Healthy Living
Mental Health
Respiratory
Entirely Free
92%
91%
Cerina
Cerina is a safe therapy app that helps you manage worries and build resilience. It creates personalised support that adapts to your needs.
You'll find tools and tests to help you understand yourself. Like symptom tracking, and a therapy log to help track progress over time. And CBT-based exercises to manage anxiety and worry. Plus resources like breathing exercises, podcasts and articles. It also has an AI mental health bot for emotional support.
Cost: Free to download, with monthly subscription for full access.
Who it's for: Adults aged 18 and over.
Mental Health
In App Purchases
87%
87%
Holly Health Habit Coach
Want to improve your relationship with food and sleep, and manage stress? Holly Health is a habit coach app. It can help you build healthier habits for mental and physical wellbeing.
It offers mindfulness exercises, mood tracking and guidance on how to form habits. Plus you get personalised reminders and can reflect on your progress. This app supports positive change. But take care if tracking food hasn't always felt healthy for you.
Cost: The app offers a two-week free trial. Subscription plans are available at £9 per month, £39 for six months or £60 every year. You may be able to get free access through your healthcare team or workplace.
Who it’s for: Suitable for adults and young people
Cardiology
Diabetes
Healthy Living
+2
Free Trial Period
84%
84%
FREE TRIAL PERIOD
Citizen Scientist
Citizen Scientist helps you understand how your environment is affecting your wellbeing.
It sends short prompts at random times, asking about your mood and surroundings. You can also capture a quick photo or audio recording of where you are. It could be city, town or countryside. The app then creates an individual report for you. It keeps all your data anonymous and confidential.
Cost: Free to use.
Who it’s for: Adults aged 18 and over.
Mental Health
Entirely Free
78%
78%
QWELL
Qwell is a safe and confidential app that can support you with your emotional wellbeing. It offers free, anonymous support from qualified counsellors using an online chat.
You can also access a range of self-help tools, peer support forums and expert articles. And read about other people's experiences. It's an inclusive space for you to get support for your mental health at your own pace. It's accessible 24/7. And you don’t need a referral to use it. The app is available across multiple locations in the UK. Please visit Before you join Qwell - Qwell for more details of locations.
Cost: Free to use.
Who it’s for: Adults aged 18 and over.
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Mental Health
Utilities/ Administration
Entirely Free
77%
distrACT
The distrACT app provides support if you're thinking about self-harm or feel suicidal.
It has information to help you stay safe, manage difficult emotions and find support. Plus helpful advice if you're supporting someone who's at risk of self-harm or suicide. It's developed by doctors.
Cost: Free to download and use
Who it's for: The app is suitable for adults and children over 11 years old
Mental Health
Utilities/ Administration
Entirely Free
73%
73%
Kooth
Kooth is a free, safe and anonymous online mental health platform for younger people.
It provides peer support through live chat and community forums. And you can talk to professional counsellors. Plus it offers self-help tools, mood tracking, and reliable information to read. It's a non-judgemental space to support your day-to-day wellbeing.
Cost: Free to download and use
Who it's for: Children and young people to support their mental wellbeing
Mental Health
Utilities/ Administration
Entirely Free
70%