Useful Apps to Support Anxiety and OCD Treatment

There are numerous apps available that aim to support anxiety treatment by providing tools, resources, and techniques to help individuals manage their anxiety symptoms.

Here are some popular apps that have received positive reviews for their effectiveness in anxiety treatment:

1. Headspace: While not exclusively an anxiety app, Headspace offers guided meditation and mindfulness exercises that can be helpful for anxiety management. It provides techniques for stress reduction, relaxation, and improving overall mental well-being.

2. Calm: Calm is another widely-used meditation and mindfulness app that can be beneficial for anxiety. It was Apple’s 2017 App of the Year, and has a reliable track record with users. It offers guided meditations, soothing sounds, sleep stories, and breathing exercises to promote relaxation and reduce anxiety symptoms.

3. Sanvello: Sanvello is an app that combines elements of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness to help users manage anxiety, depression, and stress. It provides mood tracking, guided journeys, coping tools, and peer support.

4. MoodKit: MoodKit utilizes CBT principles to help users track their mood, identify negative thinking patterns, and develop healthier perspectives and coping strategies. It offers activities and tools for managing anxiety, stress, and depression.

5. Wysa: Wysa is an AI-powered chatbot that provides emotional support and guidance for anxiety, stress, and depression. It offers various techniques such as CBT, meditation, and breathing exercises. Wysa also provides coping mechanisms and strategies to improve mental well-being.

6. MindShift CBT: MindShift is a popular app designed by the Anxiety Canada Association for managing anxiety. It incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to help users challenge and reframe anxious thoughts. The app includes relaxation exercises, coping strategies, and a thought journal. Users have appreciated the app's versatility and effectiveness for anxiety management.

7. OCD.app: This is a relatively new app, and one of the few on the market specifically targeted for OCD.  Users have found the app helpful in facilitating exposure exercises and providing structured support. The app includes learning modules for users who are new to their diagnosis.  

Please note that while these apps can be helpful as a part of anxiety treatment, they are not a substitute for professional help.

If you're experiencing significant anxiety symptoms, it's important to consult with a mental health professional who can provide a comprehensive evaluation and personalized treatment plan.

Reach out to Kairos Wellness Collective today for you are experiencing anxiety and would like support.