Apps News The Benefits And Drawbacks Of Mental Health Apps

We Tried Over 50 Different Mental Health and Self-Care Apps. These Are Our Favorites

We set out to find the best mental health apps that make self-care more convenient. Scroll our top picks and get started on a path to better mental health. Read More

Artificial intelligence, wellness apps alone cannot solve mental health crisis, warn experts

Emotional support is an increasingly common reason people turn to generative artificial intelligence chatbots and wellness applications, but these tools currently lack the scientific evidence and the ... Read More

AI-optimized trial shows mental health app can ease university student distress

Researchers from Deakin University, Black Dog Institute and UNSW have completed an AI-optimized trial testing digital mental health interventions for university students experiencing psychological ... Read More

How the right digital app can help support employee mental health at scale

Too many people aren’t getting the mental health support they need. In the US, for instance, only about half of the 61 million people who needed mental health treatment in 2023 received it. Digital ... Read More

Mental Health Apps Slow to Embrace 988 Crisis Hotline

More than 1 year after the national rollout of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, only 15% of mental health mobile apps incorporated this national standard hotline for crisis support, a new study ... Read More

Therapy app boosts mental health for people with psoriasis

A cognitive behavioral therapy program delivered by smartphone app improved the mental health and quality of life of people with psoriatic disease, data from a pilot study show.“People living with ... Read More

Exploring the Use of AI Chatbots in Mental Health Care

Credit: Getty Images Experts weigh in on the increasing use of AI chatbots in mental health treatment, sharing insights on the ways they may be effective, or not, in clinical practice. As the ... Read More

What to Know About Online Mental Health Forums

If you’re looking for support or connection around mental health challenges, online mental health forums might be something you’ve thought about. But you should be aware of the advantages and ... Read More

Challenges and promise of meditation apps in modern mental health care

Do you have a meditation app on your smartphone, computer or wearable device? Well, you're not alone. There are now thousands of meditation apps available worldwide, the top 10 of which have been ... Read More