Anxiety can feel overwhelming — but you don’t have to face it alone. In 2025, mental health apps are making support more accessible, affordable, and effective than ever before. Whether you’re dealing with social anxiety, panic attacks, or general stress, the right app can make a big difference.
Here are the 7 best anxiety apps to help you stay calm, focused, and mentally well.
1. Headspace
Best for: Guided meditation & mindfulness
- Features daily meditation, breathing exercises
- Offers anxiety-specific courses
- Beautiful UI and calming sounds
- Integration with Apple Health
Free tier available; premium from $12.99/month
2. Calm
Best for: Sleep, relaxation & anxiety relief
- Sleep stories, nature sounds, breathing programs
- Celebrity narrations (e.g., Matthew McConaughey)
- Great for bedtime anxiety
Free basic version; full access from $14.99/month
3. BetterHelp
Best for: Online therapy with licensed therapists
- Talk to a therapist via text, video, or phone
- 24/7 messaging, matches based on your needs
- Not just an app — full therapy platform
Starts from $60–$90/week (billed monthly)
4. Sanvello
Best for: CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) tools
- Mood tracking, journaling, goal setting
- Self-help CBT techniques backed by science
- Offers coaching & licensed therapy
Free access with some insurers; premium plans available
5. Moodfit
Best for: Tracking mental health progress
- Daily mood logs, gratitude journal, breathing tools
- Tracks sleep, exercise, and meds too
- Custom goals & visual insights
Free with optional premium upgrade
6. MindShift CBT
Best for: Teens and young adults with anxiety
- Created by Anxiety Canada (non-profit)
- Interactive tools for social anxiety, panic, worry
- Super beginner-friendly & totally free
Completely free — no ads, no subscription
7. Talkspace
Best for: Therapy & psychiatry from your phone
- Licensed therapists and mental health professionals
- Supports video, voice, and text-based sessions
- Also offers prescription services (in select regions)
Plans start around $69/week
