8 Apps That Relieve Anxiety

Updated on Aug 16, 2016 at 3:00 PM

POPSUGAR Photography | Maria del Rio

Real talk: anxiety's no fun. Not even a little bit. If you struggle with some form of it, know that a) you're not alone and b) there are tools out there to assist you, and some are right on your phone. The eight apps ahead are designed to help you relax and recollect yourself, so you can keep your anxiety at bay. Put your mental health first and give them a try.

Stack

When you need something quick and easy to distract you from your worries, play a few rounds of the relaxing game Stack, which forces you to concentrate on your rhythm. It's as simple as it sounds — stack the squares until you run out.

Available on iOS and Android

7 Cups

For those times when you just need someone — anyone — to talk to about your anxiety, 7 Cups has your back. The app provides anonymous, confidential support from trained therapists. The best part? It's free.

Available on iOS and Android

Colorfly

Adult coloring books are a great stress reliever, but you may not always have your colored pencils on hand. Colorfly allows you to color to your heart's content on mobile.

Available on iOS and Android

Let's Create! Pottery Lite

Art is therapeutic. Tap into your inner sculptor with the creative app Let's Create! Pottery Lite. Mold the pottery piece of your dreams, paint on a pretty design, and then auction off your creation to an eager audience.

Available on iOS and Android

End Anxiety Hypnosis

Reducing anxiety boils down to changing your subconscious mindset. After a few weeks of using End Anxiety Hypnosis, you'll (hopefully) begin to notice improvement. The daily 30-minute audio sessions are narrated by a certified hypnotherapist.

Available on iOS and Android

Stop, Breathe, and Think

Take a few minutes every day to Stop, Breathe, and Think. The app teaches you how to find peace of mind in a chaotic world through regular meditation, which also fosters compassion and awareness.

Available on iOS and Android

Relax Melodies

If you can't get out the nervous jitters, put on your headphones and open up Relax Melodies. The lovely Zen music (you can choose from 52 different high-quality sounds!) will help you calm down and fall asleep.

Available on iOS and Android

Pacifica

Monitor your anxiety with Pacifica, an app designed to help you better understand your mental health through therapeutic exercise. Track your mood, center yourself with audio meditation, record your thoughts, and complete the daily challenges.

Available on iOS and Android