Is there an app for that?

For Optimistic October this week, we’ll give you some pointers on which online tools and apps could help you look after your mental health.

If you’ve ever wondered ‘is there an app for that?’, then the answer is probably yes. And health and wellbeing apps are no exception. Here are a few examples you could try if you need a little extra help and support to be more positive…

Feeling Good: positive mindset
Relax your body and mind with a series of audio tracks designed to help you build confidence, energy and a positive mindset

Happify
Science-based activities and games that can help reduce stress, overcome negative thoughts, and build greater resilience to improve emotional wellbeing

Mood tools
Lift your mood, help combat depression and alleviate your negative moods

Headspace
Learn to relax with guided meditations and mindfulness techniques that bring calm, wellness and balance to your life

My Possible Self
Take control of your thoughts, feelings and behaviour with the My Possible Self mental health app

Visit the NHS Apps Library to find more apps.

Alternatively, you could listen to an audio guide on beating unhelpful thinking. In this podcast, Dr Chris Williams helps you to replace negative thoughts with more positive thinking.

This podcast is just one of a series for Moodzone on the NHS website. Other audio guides are available to help you if you’re feeling low and need to boost your mood.