Mental Health Virtual Resources
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Mental Health & Wellness Apps
RESOURCE
DESCRIPTION
COST
Sanvello
Techniques for dealing with stress, anxiety, and depression
Free premium access through the COVID-19 crisis
Headspace
Mindfulness and meditation app, currently offering free meditations and exercises
Free - $12.99 per month
Woebot
Mental health chatbot that uses CBT techniques
Free
Wysa
AI chat and tools for anxiety and isolation support
Free through COVID-19 crisis
Waking Up
Guided meditations and tools for understanding the mind
Free month subscription
Balance: Meditation
Mindfulness and meditation practice
Free year-long premium subscription through COVID-19 crisis
MoodTools
Self-help app for depression and negative moods
Free
Mind Ease
Anxiety management app with exercises for reducing stress and anxiety
Free
Happify
App to increase happiness, reduce stress and anxiety, and build mindfulness
Free
Moodpath
Helps to track mood + a pre-diagnosis of depression symptoms to show to a psychiatrist in case of an appointment
Free
SuperBetter
Science of Games resilience training to tackle challenges like anxiety, depression, stress, chronic pain, and concussion recovery
Free
Teletherapy/Online Counseling
RESOURCE
DESCRIPTION
COST
Betterhelp
Chat, phone, and video sessions with licensed therapists
$40 - $70 per week (billed monthly)
AmWell
24/7 on-demand online and phone doctor visits for routine medical conditions, therapy, and psychiatry; Can prescribe medication; Children under 18 can be added to account
Doctor visit: $69
Therapy session: $85 - $99
Psychiatric consultation: first $199, follow-up $95
TalkSpace
Text, video, voice messaging with licenced therapists
$65 - $99 per week
HealthSapiens
24/7 access to certified counselors
$149 per month
7 Cups
Free chat support with volunteers; Online counseling with licenced therapists
Free 24/7 chat, Online counseling $150 per month
AbleTo
Short-term CBT-based treatment via phone and videoconferencing
Covered with several US insurance providers
MDLIVE
Virtual doctors visits
Counseling: $99
Psychiatry appointment: first $259, follow-up
Psychology Today Online Therapists
Find counsellors who offer online therapy
Varies
Crisis Support | US
Crisis Text Line
Text 741741 to speak with a trained crisis counselor 24/7
NAMI HelpLine
Peer-support service and mental health resource referrals
800-950-NAMI
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
24/7 free and confidential support
800-273-TALK (8255)
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-7233
Crisis Support | UK
Crisis Text Line
Text 85258 to speak with a trained crisis counselor 24/7
Shout
Text 85258 for crisis support 24/7
Samaritans
Text or call 116 123 for 24/7 support
SANEline
Confidential emotional support via text
No Panic Helpline
Helpline for panic attacks, phobias, OCD, and other related anxiety disorders
0844 967 4848
Crisis Support | Canada
Crisis Text Line
Text 686868 to speak with a trained crisis counselor 24/7
Canada Suicide Prevention Service (CSPS)
24/7 crisis support available anywhere in Canada
1-833-456-4566
The Lifeline Canada
Crisis centers by location in Canada