There are many stressors for gen Z such as student loans, home ownership, and gaining financial independence. No matter what the stressor is, it can affect mental health. That is why it is important to take care of your mental health, and one way to do that is by using mental wellness apps. Here is a comprehensive list of five mental health apps popular with gen z’ers:
1. Moodfit
Moodfit was rated best overall mental health app of 2020-2022 by Verywell Mind. This app can help you create good daily habits, learn what brings you up & down, and help you to achieve your goals. It has a 7 day free trial for those who want to see if the app is the right fit for them. After that it will cost you a one-time payment of $40 USD. It can be downloaded on the Google play store and the Apple app store.
2. BetterHelp
BetterHelp is an app that will connect you to a therapist online, they have options for individual, couples, and teen therapy. This app currently has a user base of 3,300,000 users and is a great option for professional online counseling. The cost is around $60 – $75 USD per week, billed every four weeks. Prices are based on location, preferences, and therapist availability. You can also cancel your membership at any time, for any reason. It is available online, on the Google play store, and the Apple app store.
3. MoodMission
MoodMission is an evidence-based app designed to help users overcome feelings of depression and anxiety by discovering new and better ways of coping. It was rated the best app for depression in 2017 by Healthline. It can be installed on the Apple app store or Google play store for around $8 USD.
4. Calm
Calm is an app designed to help you sleep and meditate. The premium version offers calming nature sounds and sleep stories as well as guided meditations and mood check-ins. This app costs around $56 USD but has a free version available with limited features to those who want to test it out first. It is available online as well as on the Google play store and the Apple app store.
5. Happify
Happify is an app designed to help users overcome stress and negative thinking. This app has been featured in The New York Times, The New Yorker, and Forbes magazine. It costs $14.99 per month or has an option for it to cost $139.99 per year. It is available on the Google play store and the Apple app store.