Technology, our phones specifically, have this connotation of being sources of stress and anxiety for adults and adolescents. Although the constant texts, emails and notifications are overwhelming; phones can helpful for us to destress. There are apps that help you relax and calm down when you feel burnt out.

Simple Habit is a mediation app that is designed for busy people. Each “session” is  from five minutes to 10+. They are designed for specific symptoms (anxiety, sleep, stress, depression etc) and specific life situations as well (wake-up, dealing with bullying, relationships etc). Meditation not only helps reduce stress and anxiety but it helps your sense of perspective increase  and improve your focus.  

Stop, Breathe & Think is similar to Simple Habit as it is a guided meditation app but it tracks your mood and allows you to check in with your emotions. It will then give you a selection of meditation based on your moods throughout the day. Although there are premium offers in both apps, the free version offers an extensive selection that is just as good.  

Pacifica is designed for stress anxiety and depression. It uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness meditation, relaxation and mood/health tracking to help you day-by-day. There are audio tools to help calm down like breathing exercises, meditation, muscle relaxation and more. There’s also a feature called paths, paths are lessons and activities designed by psychologists to help you with your stress, anxiety and depression.

Reflectly is a personal journal and diary to help deal with negative thinking. Using audio reflections and your own personal reflections, it’s designed to reduces stress, gain perspective, develop gratitude and apply kindness to your life.

These apps are all free and available in the app store.