Last Modified: 11:25am 11/05/2020
Mental Wellbeing Resources and Apps
This information has been compiled to bring together resources and phone apps that may be useful to maintain mental wellbeing during the Covid-19 crisis and beyond. These resources are free to use unless otherwise stated.
Big White Wallwww.bigwhitewall.com |
Online community for people who are stressed, anxious or feeling low. The service has an active forum with round-the-clock support from trained professionals. | Website |
Calmwww.calm.com |
App promoting meditation, better sleep and relaxation | Phone app & Website Free to use; in-app purchases |
Catch Itwww.liverpool.ac.uk/csd/app-directory/catch-it/ |
A diary tracker to better understand the user’s moods | Phone app |
Elefriendswww.elefriends.org.uk |
A supportive online community; a safe space to listen, share thoughts and be heard. Run by MIND. Over 17s only | Phone app |
Happier You |
Helps people to stay more in the present and keep positive throughout the day | Phone app, IOS only |
Mental Health Foundationwww.mentalhealth.org.uk/ |
Support for mental health. Has a section on staying mentally well during Coronavirus crisis. | Website |
My Possible Self: The Mental Health Appwww.mypossibleself.com |
Uses simple learning modules to manage fear, anxiety and stress and tackle unhelpful thinking | Phone app Free to use; in-app purchase |
Calm Harmwww.calmharm.co.uk |
Designed to help people resist or manage the urge to self-harm. | Phone app |
Selfharm.co.ukwww.selfharm.co.uk |
A moderated site for sharing positive experiences of coping where young people can post video footage or stories about their life and self-harm; the overall aim is to support others in helping recovery. Very young person friendly. | Website |
Recovery Record – Eating Disorder Appwww.recoveryrecord.co.uk |
App helps users manage their journey to recovery from eating disorders | Phone app |
Arthur Ellis: Mental Health Supportwww.arthurellismhs.com |
Provides a variety of free downloadable, practical guides for children, young people and adults to support mental health and well-being. | Website |
Childlinewww.childline.org.uk |
Childline offers online advice through an app or desktop site, with coping strategies, message boards, “ask Sam” feature, 24/7 online 1-2-1 Counsellor and freephone helpline for young people up to the age of 19. Tel: 0800 1111. There is a slightly different service between 1.00am and 7.30am with fewer counsellors during these hours compared to the day. |
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