The Best Apps for Mental Wellbeing – As Recommended By HuffPost Readers

Headspace

This app comes highly recommended by multiple readers. It offers guided meditations, animations, articles and videos – with a key focus on de-stressing your life. Headspace has also partnered with the popular Nike Run app, providing guided mindful runs for those looking to unwind.

This app is especially recommended for people who are new to meditation. “I use lots more expensive meditation programmes, but Headspace is very calming and it’s good to go back-to-basics,” says reader Mark Slight, a personal trainer and lifestyle coach. He enjoys the calming voice on the app and praises the occasional video explanation, which he says is good for beginners. Ally Mogg, a senior communications manager, also swears by the app: “It’s nice to use, focuses on positivity and has really clear language without too much of the spiritual waffle.” Personal trainer Anthony Mayatt says he always recommends the app to clients to help them relax.

The drawback is that Headspace is not cheap, costing £9.99 per month – unless you can stump up for an annual subscription, which works out at about £5.99 a month.