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App Highlights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are many apps out there and we have a large selection below. If you want a shorter list to start off with, check our top 5 overall apps. Please, note that these lists are not an endorsement of any of these apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. How We Feel<\/a>: A journal for your well-being to track your emotions. It allows you to spot patterns as they appear and learn new strategies to cope. [iOS and Android<\/em>]. Cost: Free<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Insight Timer<\/a>: Thousands of free guided meditations, talks, and tools to help you manage stress, anxiety, insomnia, and other mental health concerns. You can create your own playlists of favorite meditations or explore their curated resources by topic (fear, relationships, etc.) or identity (BIPOC, LGBTQ+, etc.).\u00a0[iOS and Android<\/em>].\u00a0 Cost:\u00a0 Free<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Finch<\/a>: Take care of your pet by taking care of yourself as you earn rewards for completing personalized self-care tasks. Rewards can be used to buy your pet outfits and travel new places on your daily adventures. And with seasonal events, this app always has new things to explore. You can choose from a wide range of preset self-care tasks or make your own. Finch is also great for tracking mood and habits, journaling\/check-ins, and guided grounding activities for overwhelming moments. [iOS and Android<\/em>].\u00a0 Cost:\u00a0 Free<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Calm Harm<\/a>:\u00a0 Helps urges to self-harm by using the activities of comfort, distract, express yourself, release and breathe.\u00a0 [iOS and Android<\/em>].\u00a0 Cost:\u00a0 Free<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Suicide Safety Plan<\/a>: Having a care plan in place that can help guide you through difficult moments can help you cope and keep you safe. This safety plan is designed so that you can start at the beginning and continue through the steps until you feel safe.\u00a0[iOS and Android<\/em>].\u00a0 Cost:\u00a0 Free<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
    Anxiety and Stress Reduction<\/summary>\n