Free apps for dealing with mental health in young people

Advice and tips from Suzanne Keys, College counsellor

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There are a number of free apps available that may be useful for your students to help maintain their well-being and positive mental health:

Stress, anxiety and depression
NHS Better Together - Well Mind app
Catch It

Anxiety management
SAM App

Self-harm support
BlueICE

Self harm management
Calm Harm

Suicide support and helpline for self and others
Papyrus - Prevention of young suicide
Helpline 0800 068 41 41

Wellbeing apps

Games based stress management app
Thrive

Inspiring mindful change and improving well-being
Mindful Creation 8 day challenge

Techniques for stress relief and peace of mind
Headspace

Managing worries and improving well-being
Chill Panda