Digital tools to take charge of your wellbeing.

While apps are not a substitute for therapy, they can offer some relief in easing difficult feelings. They can be a great way to reduce milder signs of anxiety and depression. Using apps can also be a great way to engage younger ones and teens.
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​With so many apps on the market, it can be hard to decide which ones to try out! OnBundock has put together a few of our favourite go-to apps to promote well-being and mental health outside the therapy room.
 
Track your mood.
Being proactive about tracking your health can keep you more aware of your daily emotions and any possible negative or positive patterns that crop up. Try tracking your mood patterns with these resources.
 
MyCompass - https://www.mycompass.org.au/

• MyCompass lets you track your mental health and mood, keeping you aware of when triggers or problems might appear. Depending on your input, the website offers activities and knowledge to help manage your thoughts and feelings.

Daylio

• This app encourages you to keep a diary of your mood paired with your thoughts and feelings for that day. You can easily discover hidden patterns in behaviour.

 
Stay mindful.
Some apps direct our attention to the here-and-now, so that we don’t worry about the future or past. This is known as mindfulness. These apps are a great introduction to mindfulness training.
 
Reachout Breathe

•  This app is free to download and helps you to reduce symptoms of anxiety and stress by getting you to focus on your breathing.

Headspace & Calm

• Both of these apps have hundreds of meditation guides for different themes: from anxiety, sleep and focus to sadness.

SmilingMinds

• This app is completely free, making it a great way to trial mindfulness training. If you don’t have a smart phone, that’s okay! Just Login to the website https://app.smilingmind.com.au/ & you’ll have the same access to the content as those with phones.

 
Physical Health.
 
Waterlogged

• This app lets you track the amount of water you have during the day. Staying hydrated helps to keep stress at bay. Sometimes we can get so busy we can easily forget!

MyFitnessPal

• This app tracks your diet, exercise and helps you stay aware of your dietary intake and variety. Keeping you in tune with your body’s health is important for your mental health.

 
These resources are useful tools to support your everyday well-being, especially in managing stress and anxiety. Remember, the apps can compliment therapeutic intervention, but not replace!