When you find yourself in the weeds during service with emotions running high, anxiety can feel overwhelming. Here are some free mobile apps to download and have at the ready when you are able to take a quick break, even if it's just a trip to the walk-in for a few minutes.
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Calm Harm
Calm Harm provides short guided tasks to help break the cycle of self-harm behaviors and is also helpful for other situation where emotions might feel debilitating. This app explores underlying trigger factors, builds a ‘safety net’ of helpful thoughts, behaviors and provides access to supportive people, along with the option to journal and self-reflect. Download it here
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Dare: Anxiety & Panic Attack Relief
A highly-rated anxiety app, Dare, gives you a toolkit based on hand science and years of experience to help retrain your brain to be less anxious. The app features an "SOS" section for when you need help fast and on-the-go. Download it here
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iBreathe
A simple yet powerful app, iBreathe, guides you through deep breathing exercises. Whether you are struggling with stress, anxiety, insomnia, or are trying to meditate and relax, the app offers an easy-to-use interface. Download it here
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Insight Timer
The Insight Timer App houses the world's largest FREE library of more than 100k guided meditations, 11k teachers as well as a populr meditation timer. Download it here
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Meditation Game
If audio-guided meditations aren't your thing, consider Meditation Games. The app helps you focus with soothing text-based prompts and interactive visuals, et voila a meditation session. Download it here
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Rootd
For support with panic attacks and racing thoughts, Rootd offer a big red "Rootr" button that allows you to choose the type of help you need - whether that be a gentle reassurance or exploring your discomfort head-on.
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Self-Help Anxiety Management App
This app facilitates self-help for anxiety management (SAM) with resources to build your own Anxiety Toolkit. It provides a range of self-help techniques organized into several main well-being categories, together with tools for recording and monitoring changes in your well-being. The social cloud feature allows users to give and receive support from others. Download it here
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What's Up?
What's Up uses some of the best CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) and ACT (Acceptance Commitment Therapy) methods to help cope with depression, anxiety, anger and stress. It also includes grounding and breathing techniques as well as tracks negative thoughts and habits, along with a forum to connect with others. Download it here
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Woebot App
With daily check-ins and lessons to help change your thought patterns, the Woebot App offers support for people battling depression and/oor anxiety. Download it here
Disclaimer: These apps are not a subsistute for assesment and treatment by a mental health professional.
