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Evidence-Based Anxiety & Stress Apps

PTSD coaching, mindfulness, mood tracking, and stress management — built with clinical evidence. Tools developed by psychologists and clinicians at VA, universities, and medical centers.

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AD8

FreeiOS Android
3 publications
Evidence Tier:CLINICAL GRADE
Eight-item screening tool helping clinicians and families detect early cognitive changes associated with dementia through informant-based assessment.
Washington University in St. LouisMental Health & Psychology
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ETUDESBritePath

FreeiOS Android
3 publications
Evidence Tier:CLINICAL GRADE
Safety planning app for adolescents hospitalized for suicidal thoughts, significantly reducing subsequent suicide attempts over six months of follow-up.
University of PittsburghMental Health & Psychology
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Mindfulness and Sickle Cell

FreeiOS Android
2 publications
Evidence Tier:CLINICAL GRADE
Offers educational videos, guided meditations, and stretches helping people with sickle cell disease use mindfulness strategies for chronic pain.
Ohio State UniversityMental Health & Psychology
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PTSD Coach

FreeiOS Android
4 publications
Evidence Tier:CLINICAL GRADE
Self-management app for PTSD offering education, symptom tracking, and evidence-based coping tools, significantly improving symptoms compared to control groups.
US Department of Veterans AffairsMental Health & Psychology
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PTSD Family Coach

FreeiOS Android
2 publications
Evidence Tier:CLINICAL GRADE
Self-management app for PTSD family members offering psychoeducation and stress-management tools to support loved ones and cope.
US Department of Veterans AffairsMental Health & Psychology
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STAIR Coach

FreeiOS Android
2 publications
Evidence Tier:CLINICAL GRADE
STAIR Coach teaches emotion management and relationship skills through evidence-based psychotherapy for individuals affected by traumatic experiences.
US Department of Veterans AffairsMental Health & Psychology
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VetChange

FreeiOS Android
3 publications
Evidence Tier:CLINICAL GRADE
VetChange helps veterans reduce problematic alcohol use and PTSD symptoms using motivational and cognitive-behavioral tools, with proven effectiveness in clinical trials.
US Department of Veterans AffairsMental Health & Psychology
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BiAffect

FreeiOS
3 publications
Evidence Tier:VALIDATED
BiAffect passively monitors smartphone typing patterns to identify digital biomarkers associated with mood changes in people with and without bipolar disorder.
University of IllinoisMental Health & Psychology
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BiAffect3

FreeiOS
3 publications
Evidence Tier:VALIDATED
Mood monitoring app for individuals with mood disorders, passively analyzing smartphone typing patterns to detect cognitive function and depression changes.
University of IllinoisMental Health & Psychology
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Clutter Image Rating

FreeiOS
2 publications
Evidence Tier:VALIDATED
Clutter Image Rating is a pictorial tool for clinicians to assess household clutter severity across three rooms for hoarding disorder.
Boston UniversityPsychology & Cognitive Science
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Digital Diet

FreeiOS Android
3 publications
Evidence Tier:VALIDATED
Web-browsing tool labeling content by emotional tone and actionability, helping users understand information habits and reduce negative browsing to improve mood.
Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyPsychology & Cognitive Science
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FOCUS on Foster Families

FreeiOS
4 publications
Evidence Tier:VALIDATED
Provides educational videos, games, and communication tools helping foster youth and caregivers navigate challenges and build resilience using family-based interventions.
University of California, Los AngelesSociology & Anthropology
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HEAL ABC

FreeAndroid
1 publication
Evidence Tier:VALIDATED
Guided mindfulness meditation app helping individuals, including hospitalized heart transplant candidates, manage psychological stress, anxiety, and build resilience through daily practice.
University of California, Los AngelesMental Health & Psychology
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iaya

FreeiOS Android
1 publication
Evidence Tier:VALIDATED
iaya provides young adults with cancer coping skill exercises and peer support community to manage emotional challenges of their diagnosis.
Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteMental Health & Psychology
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Mindfulness Coach

FreeiOS Android
2 publications
Evidence Tier:VALIDATED
Self-guided mindfulness training app helping Veterans and public manage stress, anxiety, and PTSD symptoms through evidence-based techniques.
US Department of Veterans AffairsMental Health & Psychology
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MOTT ENT Post-op Tonsillectomy

FreeiOS
1 publication
Evidence Tier:VALIDATED
MOTT ENT Post-op Tonsillectomy provides caregivers with post-operative guidelines and personalized pain management regimens following pediatric tonsillectomy procedures successfully.
University of MichiganClinical Tools & Monitoring
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OSUWMC Mindfulness In Motion

FreeiOS Android
4 publications
Evidence Tier:VALIDATED
Provides healthcare professionals with mobile mindfulness, yoga, and meditation practices, significantly reducing stress and building sustained resilience in high-stress healthcare environments.
Ohio State UniversityMental Health & Psychology
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UCLA Mindful

FreeiOS Android
1 publication
Evidence Tier:VALIDATED
UCLA Mindful offers free guided meditations and educational resources from UCLA Health to help people manage stress and improve well-being.
University of California, Los AngelesMental Health & Psychology
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UCSF WYZ

FreeiOS Android
2 publications
Evidence Tier:VALIDATED
UCSF WYZ supports youth and young adults living with HIV through medication reminders, lab tracking, and peer community features.
University of California, San FranciscoWellness & Public Health
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COVID Coach

FreeiOS Android
1 publication
Evidence Tier:EVALUATED
COVID Coach offers evidence-informed coping tools and resilience-building resources to help the general public manage pandemic-related stress effectively.
US Department of Veterans AffairsMental Health & Psychology
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Dementia Guide Expert

FreeiOS Android
1 publication
Evidence Tier:EVALUATED
Dementia Guide Expert provides people with dementia, families, and caregivers evidence-based information and practical advice to navigate the disease's challenges effectively.
University of IllinoisMental Health & Psychology
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MyPath KY

FreeiOS Android
2 publications
Evidence Tier:EVALUATED
Mobile app for cancer patients, especially rural communities, connecting them with local support services through digital distress screening tools.
University of KentuckyClinical Tools & Monitoring
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ACT Coach

FreeiOS Android
1 publication
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
Treatment-companion app offering exercises and tools for individuals practicing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy skills in daily life.
US Department of Veterans AffairsMental Health & Psychology
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COVID Symptom

FreeiOS
1 publication
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
Allows individuals to track COVID symptoms, share reports with doctors, and contribute data helping researchers model disease prevalence and progression.
University of MichiganWellness & Public Health