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Health Apps

Self-help apps can be used for people who want to handle their wellness challenges privately and at a low cost. With the use of a smartphone or tablet, anyone can access self-help apps that can assist with managing harmful behaviors, setting healthy goals, and tracking progress.

Try out one of these 12 mental health apps, each designed for a specific purpose (to ease insomnia; improve mood; stop self-harm; etc.).

truth-initiative
Truth Initiative Tools to Quit Smoking and Vaping
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Headspace
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InsightTimer
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The Safe Place is a free app for the Black community created by Jasmin Pierre - a peer support specialist and advocate for mental health. The comprehensive app features a number of tools, from breathing techniques and meditations to Black mental health statistics. The app also offers self-care tips on coping with police brutality and advice on how to speak to family members about mental illness.