Looking for the best free apps to cope with stress, worry, sadness, or poor sleep? In this video, I discuss highly rated mental health apps as of 2025, what to consider when choosing self-care apps, and what's in my personal coping toolbox.
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⚠️ Disclaimers
Content warning: Video mentions suicide and suicidal feelings.
Apps are not for emergencies. If you are in crisis, please contact your local emergency services.
I do not endorse or recommend and am not affiliated with any treatment, company, product, or service.
📞 Crisis support
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Association Québécoise de Prévention du Suicide (French): 1-866-APPELLE
Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 or live chat: www.kidshelpphone.ca
US Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
Canada Crisis Text Line: Text CONNECT to 686868
UK Crisis Text Line: Text SHOUT to 85258
Ireland Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 50808
🌐 Research & Resources
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles...
https://www.healthline.com/health/dep...
https://janlmayes.ca/tools/
https://www.ata.org/about-tinnitus/pa...
https://healthandevidence.com/ai-heal...
https://www.apa.org/news/podcasts/spe...
📱 Self-help apps mentioned
AbleTo, Amaha, Aura, Breathe2Relax, Buddhify, Calm, Daylio Journal, 10% Happier, Happify, HappiSign, Headspace, Insight Timer, Joyable [paid only], Mindshift, MY3 Suicide Prevention [updates pending], Oak, Relax and Sleep, Resound Relief, Sleep Bug, Tao Mix, Wysa [AI], Youper [AI]
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00:00 | Intro
01:06 | Info share
01:38 | Pros of self-care apps
03:30 | Cons of mental health apps
03:51 | Picking self-help apps
04:02 | Cost
04:43 | Recommended by care providers
06:00 | Info on CBT-based apps
08:05 | Apps rated by scientists
11:43 | Danger in AI "therapy"
14:16 | Accessible?
15:29 | Tinnitus hyperacusis community apps
16:56 | Mental health community apps
17:39 | What's in Jan's Coping Toolbox?
25:57 | Hope
26:42 | Singing I am not OK
27:09 | 21/90 Rule for New Habits
27:51 | Summary: Tips if Using Self-Help Apps
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