Free Apps, Resources and Activities
● Iowa Helpline
For immediate support in a crisis or more information on Mental
Health, you can contact the Iowa Helpline via text, phone call, online chat,
and app support. https://iowahelpline.org/ Call
or text 1-855-800-1239
● MY3
This app helps you define your network and your plan to stay safe.
Be prepared to help yourself and reach out to others when you are having
thoughts of suicide. MY3 can help you get through your most difficult times.
Who are your 3? Is it your sister? Your therapist? MY3 is available in the
Apple App Store and Google Play,
● VirtualHopeBox
This is an app designed for individuals struggling with depression
and anxiety. The four main features include sections for distraction,
inspiration, relaxation, and coping skills. It includes games, relaxation
techniques, and offers suggestions for activities that reduce stress.
● Simple Habit
This is a meditation App with a wide selection of guided
meditation chosen for your life and situation. Studies show that just a
five-minute daily medication will reduce stress and improve focus. The
meditation sessions from Simple Habit are guided by some of the world’s best
teachers.
● Self-Help for Anxiety Management (SAM)
This provides users with a symptom tracker, educational articles
and external links, relaxation
techniques, and additional coping skills and practice for managing
anxiety. SAM also includes a
“Social Cloud,” a closed social networking function that allows
SAM users to share experiences,
suggestions, and support.
● OAK
This provides mindful meditations, sleep meditations, as well as
unguided sessions and breathing exercises. Individualize your meditations by
duration and customize with silence or calming background sounds. Oak tracks
your progress and encourages you to continue building a healthy meditation
practice.
Other Mindfulness & Meditation Apps:
● Headspace is offering free meditations for COVID19 (https://www.headspace.com/covid-19)
● Calm.com is offering free meditations at https://www.calm.com/blog/take-a-deep-breath
Websites
● https://www.nowmattersnow.org/ -
3-minute videos taught by peers with lived experiences
YouTube & Mental Health
● Brene Brown on Blame https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZWf2_2L2v8
● The Power of Mindfulness: What You Practice Grows
Stronger by Shauna ● Shapiro https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeblJdB2-Vo&vl=en
Podcasts
● The Happiness Lab With Dr. Laurie Santos https://www.happinesslab.fm/
● Meditative Story http://podcast.meditativestory.com/p/2
● Inspirational Living: Life Lessons for Success &
Happiness https://podcast.livinghour.org/
We hope that the materials provided will be helpful for you during
this time of uncertainty.
