Resources

24. Calm Harm

Calm Harm

Calm Harm is a free app to help young people manage the urge to self-harm. It offers safe, private activities based on proven techniques to help you ride out intense feelings, express emotions differently, and feel more in control. Designed for ages 13+, it’s quick to use anytime you need support.

Web: www.calmharm.co.uk

App Online National Free
29. Catch It

Catch it

Catch It is a free app that helps you manage feelings like anxiety, depression, anger, or confusion . You track your mood, reflect on your thoughts, and learn how to turn thinking around, all in a simple mood diary format. It’s great for anyone aged 12+ looking to better understand and improve their mental wellbeing.

Web: https://healthwell.eani.org.uk/apps/catch-it

App Online Self referral National Free
39. Clear Fear App

Clear Fear

Clear Fear is a free app that helps young people manage anxiety using tools based on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). It includes breathing exercises, mood tracking, and tips to face fears and build resilience. Designed for ages 11–19, it offers quick, practical support for anxious thoughts and feelings.

Web: www.clearfear.co.uk

App Online National Free
42. Combined Minds

Combined Minds

a free app designed to help families and friends support young people aged 11 and over with a diagnosed mental health condition. Using a strengths-based approach, the app focuses on identifying and building upon the positive attributes and resilience of the young person. It provides tools and guidance to help supporters create a positive environment that encourages change, while also helping them recognise and utilise their own strengths. Please note that the app is an aid in treatment but does not replace professional mental health care.

Web: www.combinedminds.co.uk/

App Online National Free
46. Distract

distrACT

A free app developed by Expert Self Care and UK health professionals to support users aged 11 and over who are struggling with self-harm or suicidal thoughts. It offers discreet, plain-language guidance on understanding self-harm, calming activities via a “Calm Zone,” suggested self-help strategies, emergency contacts, and signposting to trusted services when needed.

Web: www.expertselfcare.com/health-apps/distract/

App Online Self referral National Free
52. Eating Disorder App

Eating Disorders Support

The Eating Disorder Support App enables people with disordered eating and eating disorders, and people close to them, to find useful information, self-care tips and links to support - all in one place. 17+ years.

Web: www.expertselfcare.com/eating-disorder-support-app/

App Online National Free
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Feartools

An app for older teens or young adults featuring an anxiety test, relaxing music, guided meditation, TED talks, a thought diary and ideas for activities to help when you’re feeling anxious.

Web: www.feartools.com/

App Online National Free
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Feeling Good

Feeling Good offers Positive Mental Training audio programmes which can help you feel better, lift your mood and recover from stress, anxiety and depression by building resilience and developing positive feelings. 

Web: www.feelinggood.app/

App Online National Free
67. Happify With Text

Happify

Whether you're feeling sad, anxious, or stressed, Happify brings you effective tools and programs to help you take control of your feelings and thoughts and help you lead a more fulfilling life.

Web: www.happify.com/

App Online Self referral National Free
69. Headspace With Text

Headspace

An app to help learn to manage feelings and thoughts with the lifelong skill of everyday mindfulness, any time of the day.

Web: www.headspace.com/

App Online Self referral National Costs money
96. Moodkit

Moodkit

MoodKit uses CBT principles to help with low mood and anxiety.

Web: www.thriveport.com/products/moodkit/

App Online Self referral National Free
97. Moodtools

Moodtools

A free app for managing depression with a mood tracker, videos, meditations and more.

Web: www.moodtools.org/

App Online Self referral National Free
99. My Possible Self

My Possible Self

Tackle anxiety, stress and unhelpful negative thinking with this app.

Web: www.mypossibleself.com/

App Online National Free
110. Not OK

not OK

notOK App® is a free digital panic button to get you immediate support via text, phone call, or GPS location when you’re struggling to reach out. Connect to trusted contacts when you need them most. Just open the app and press the large, red notOK® button.

Web: www.notokapp.com/

App Online Self referral National Free
119. Recovery Record

Recovery Record

Eating disorder management from the privacy of your mobile phone. Includes a log for how you feel, and suggestions for positive thoughts and coping strategies. Set yourself goals and choose coping skills that you think might work for you. There are guided meditations which you can pair with images of your choice.

Web: www.recoveryrecord.co.uk/

App Online Self referral National Free
123. Safespot

SafeSpot

SafeSpot is designed to help you through tough spots. It gives you your own personalised coping plan, useful strategies and tools to help and directions to local resources to help you - all at your fingertips. Includes information on a range of mental health issues on the 'safespotopedia'.

Web: www.safespot.org.uk/

App Online Self referral National Free
140. Self Help App For Mind

Self-help App for the Mind (SAM)

A simple app to help you manage anxiety, depression and loneliness, with breathing exercises, an anxiety tracker and distraction feature, which is helpful if you’re feeling panicky.

Web: www.mindgarden-tech.co.uk/

App Online National Free
143. Smiling Mind

Smiling Mind

Smiling Mind is a unique tool developed by psychologists and educators to help bring balance to your life through daily meditation and mindfulness exercises which you can practice from any device.

Web: www.smilingmind.com.au/smiling-mind-app

App Online Self referral International Free
144. Stay Alive App

Stay Alive

This app is a pocket suicide prevention resource for the UK, packed full of useful information and tools to help you stay safe in crisis. You can use it if you are having thoughts of suicide or if you are concerned about someone else who may be considering suicide. In addition to the resources, the app includes a safety plan, customisable reasons for living, and a LifeBox where you can store photos that are important to you.

Web: www.stayalive.app/

Website App Online Self referral National Free
154. The Mix

The Mix

The Mix is a UK based charity that provides free, confidential support for young people under 25 via online, social and mobile.

Phone: 0808 808 4994

Web: www.themix.org.uk/

Website App Online Telephone National Free
185. WD Sports Hub

WD Sports Hub

West Dunbartonshire Sports Hub app has all of the information that accredited clubs, schools, members, parents and others might need about sports in West Dunbartonshire, all in one easily accessible location.

Web: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S98UiU4UUT0

App Online Local Free
194. Worry Tree

Worry Tree

WorryTree helps you record, manage and problem solve your worries and anxiety based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques.

Web: www.worry-tree.com/worrytree-mobile-app

App Online Self referral National Free
Hospichill

Hospichill

HospiChill helps you prepare for hospital and clinic appointments by teaching you relaxation skills and methods to make you feel more calm and in control.

Web: www.hospichill.net/index.html

App Online Self referral National Free
Feeling Good Teens

Feeling Good Teens

Feeling Good offers Positive Mental Training audio programmes which can help you feel better, lift your mood and recover from stress, anxiety and depression by building resilience and developing positive feelings. 

Web: https://www.feelinggood.app/teens-download/

App Online National Free
Right Decisions

Right Decisions - Sexual Health Good Practice Guidance Hub

This good practice guidance hub on relationships and sexual health is for carers and staff supporting care experienced children and young people. This is intended to be utilised across the six local authorities/HSCPs in the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde area.

Web: https://rightdecisions.scot.nhs.uk/ggc-sexual-health/

Website App Online Free
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Daylight App

Daylight is a free NHS-approved app for adults in Scotland to help manage anxiety using cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). It offers short, daily exercises tailored to your needs, aiming to reduce worry and improve wellbeing over time. It's not for under-18s or those in crisis but can be a helpful tool for managing mild to moderate anxiety.
You can start today! (first part of your postcode is required when you sign up)

Web: https://onboarding.trydaylight.com/daylight/nhs/144#1/1

App Online Self referral National Free
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Best Beginnings

Best Beginnings is a UK charity dedicated to giving every baby the best start in life by supporting parents and caregivers from pregnancy through a child’s first five years. They offer the free, NHS-approved Baby Buddy app, which provides daily, personalised guidance, over 300 films, and resources on topics like mental health, breastfeeding, and child development . The app also includes a 24/7 crisis messenger service, powered by Shout, for confidential support .

Web: https://www.bestbeginnings.org.uk/

Website App Online National Free
Action For Happiness

Action for Happiness

Action for Happiness is a movement focused on building a happier, kinder world. It offers practical resources, daily actions, and free monthly calendars to support mental wellbeing and positive relationships for individuals, families, and communities.

Web: https://actionforhappiness.org/?

Website App Online Free
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Humm.ly music wellness app

An accessible and effective tool based on the science of music therapy with customised technologies designed for long-lasting positive impact on mind, body, and soul. Humm.ly is the first and only app to partner with the field of music therapy, emphasising the importance of providing content created by board-certified music therapists for music and meditation.

Web: https://www.humm.ly/

App Online International Free
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Parentzone

Parent Zone helps families to flourish by offering support that makes digital family life easier. Their vision is one of a positive digital future full of opportunity for young people and free from harm. They want parents to feel confident and assured with the technology their families use. 

From education programmes that reach millions of families to targeted resources for children with specific needs, the expert team responds to what families need with creativity and empathy.

Web: https://parentzone.org.uk/

Website App Online Self referral National Free
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Meeting the Needs of Autistic People (Right Decisions app)

A new app GGC - Meeting the needs of Autistic People is available on the Right Decision Service.

The mobile app, which is also available on the Right Decision website, provides quick and easy access to information on how to meet the needs of autistic and neuro-divergent people entering NHS services.

The guidance in the app is designed for all staff involved in the care and treatment of autistic patients. Following this guidance will help ensure that autistic individuals can access services and receive treatments that fully accommodate their needs. The app also offers suggestions for positive changes to be implemented throughout the patient's journey and provides information on how to handle autistic meltdowns or shutdowns. Additionally, it explains the fundamental needs of autistic individuals that should be considered when creating accessible clinical environments.

Although aimed at NHS staff, there is information relevant to anyone who works with neurodivergent and autistic people.

Web: https://rightdecisions.scot.nhs.uk/ggc-meeting-the-needs-of-autistic-people/?

Website App Online Self referral Local Free
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Sleepio


Sleepio is a free, NHS-recommended digital treatment for insomnia and poor sleep
Sleepio delivers cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia in 10 minute sessions over six weeks
You can start today!

Web: https://sleepio.com/sleepio/nhs/391#1/1

App Online Self referral National Free
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Railway Guardian app

The free Railway Guardian app is a safety app from the British Transport Police that allows you to report crimes or concerns on the rail network, share your journeys with trusted contacts, and access news, guides, or support.

British Transport Police want you to feel safe and empowered when you travel, and by downloading the Railway Guardian app, help is always at hand if you need it.

Your small actions can all play a part in making everyone’s journey a good one, such as:

  • downloading the app
  • reporting crimes and concerns
  • learning about acceptable behaviour on the network and setting an example
  • being an active bystander

 

Web: https://www.btp.police.uk/police-forces/british-transport-police/areas/campaigns/Download-Railway-Guardian/?

Website App Online National Free