Collection

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.

41 apps

AD8

FreeiOS Android

3 publications

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

ETUDESBritePath

FreeiOS Android

3 publications

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

Mindfulness and Sickle Cell

FreeiOS Android

2 publications

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

PTSD Coach

FreeiOS Android

4 publications

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

PTSD Family Coach

FreeiOS Android

2 publications

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

STAIR Coach

FreeiOS Android

2 publications

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

VetChange

FreeiOS Android

3 publications

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

BiAffect

FreeiOS

3 publications

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

BiAffect3

FreeiOS

3 publications

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

Clutter Image Rating

FreeiOS

2 publications

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

Digital Diet

FreeiOS Android

3 publications

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

iaya

FreeiOS Android

1 publication

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

Mindfulness Coach

FreeiOS Android

2 publications

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

MOTT ENT Post-op Tonsillectomy

FreeiOS

1 publication

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

OSUWMC Mindfulness In Motion

FreeiOS Android

4 publications

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

UCLA Mindful

FreeiOS Android

1 publication

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

UCSF WYZ

FreeiOS

2 publications

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

COVID Coach

FreeiOS Android

1 publication

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

Dementia Guide Expert

FreeiOS Android

1 publication

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

MyPath KY

FreeiOS Android

2 publications

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

ACT Coach

FreeiOS Android

1 publication

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

COVID Symptom

FreeiOS

1 publication

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

CPT Coach

FreeiOS Android

2 publications

DOCUMENTED

CPT Coach provides digital worksheets, readings, and symptom monitoring for individuals undergoing Cognitive Processing Therapy with a clinician for PTSD treatment.

US Department of Veterans AffairsMental Health & Psychology

Dementia CareAssist

FreeiOS Android

1 publication

DOCUMENTED

Dementia CareAssist provides guidance and support resources for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers managing dementia care challenges.

University of KansasMental Health & Psychology