Try one of the apps below to help you in your daily challenges. All of the apps below have been assessed and approved by the Mental Health Commission of Canada.

Breathr

A free mindfulness and breathing app created with BC Children’s Hospital. Offers simple grounding exercises and short introductions to mindfulness, designed for youth and young adults.

Embracing Life

A suicide-prevention and hope-building app developed through a Canadian community program. Includes safety planning tools, reflection activities, and crisis-support features.

JoyPop

Developed by researchers at McMaster University, JoyPop trains emotional regulation using mood tracking, journaling, grounding tools, and coping exercises for youth.

Mindwell

A Canadian mindfulness-based app offering short, evidence-informed exercises to reduce stress. Used across several provincial public-health initiatives.

PTSD Family Coach

A free resource for families supporting someone with PTSD. Includes education, coping tools, stress-reduction strategies, and guided exercises for caregivers.

Rootd

A panic-attack and anxiety tool featuring grounding exercises, learning modules, and a “Rootr” emergency button. Popular among Canadian youth.

Strongest Families Institute App

A digital companion to Strongest Families’ evidence-based family programs. Supports skill-building, behaviour regulation, and stress-management strategies.

Talking Stick

Developed with Indigenous communities, this app offers anonymous, moderated peer support spaces for youth, rooted in culture-informed mental wellbeing.

You, Me, Baby

A mental-health support app for expectant and new parents. Includes stress-management tools, relationship support, and emotional wellbeing modules.

MindShift CBT

Created by Anxiety Canada, MindShift is one of the most widely used free anxiety apps. Includes CBT-based tools for exposure, planning, thought work, and relaxation.

MoodTools – Depression Aid

A free evidence-based depression app including a thought diary, activity planner, educational tools, and a built-in safety plan.

PTSD Coach Canada

Made for Canadian veterans and the general public, this app provides PTSD education, coping strategies, relaxation tools, and guidance on support options.

Virtual Hope Box

Designed to build hope and coping skills. Users can store personal photos, quotes, and exercises and access problem-solving and distraction activities.

Calm (Free Version)

Offers a free set of guided meditations, breathing tools, and sleep content. The full version is subscription-based, but the free pack remains widely used.

HealthyMinds

A mental-health app created for college and university students. Includes stress-management strategies, mood tracking, and productivity tools.

CanPlan

A free cognitive support tool for planning and organizing daily tasks. Originally designed for individuals with acquired brain injury, but helpful for anyone managing complex routines.

ConnexGO

ConnexOntario’s official app providing free information on mental-health and substance-use services in Ontario, including search tools, hotlines, and geolocation.

Your phone can be both a lifeline and a stressor. Learn how to use it intentionally.

Strategies for healthier screen time:

• Curate your feed — unfollow accounts that make you feel bad.
• Use “Do Not Disturb” mode during homework or rest.
• Notice how apps affect your mood — and give yourself permission to step back.
• Keep bedtime tech-free — your sleep and mental clarity will thank you.

Tip: Replace endless scrolling with one thing that recharges you — music, a walk, or texting a friend who really listens.

Between classes, jobs, and future plans, burnout can sneak up quickly. You don’t have to do everything at once — rest is productive too.

How to manage:

• Break tasks into smaller steps and celebrate each win.
• Use planners or apps to manage time instead of keeping it all in your head.
• Take short breaks — stretch, breathe, hydrate.
• Talk to your teacher or manager if you’re overwhelmed; asking for support shows maturity, not weakness.

You are allowed to slow down — your worth is not measured by productivity.

Good relationships are key to mental health. Learn what support, respect, and communication look like in friendships, family, and dating.

Healthy relationships feel like:

• You can express yourself honestly without fear.
• Boundaries are respected.
• You both listen and make space for each other.
• You feel safe, not drained.

If something feels off:

• Reach out for advice or talk to a counselor.
• Learn the signs of toxic or unsafe behavior.
• Remember that love, friendship, and care should never hurt.

Healthy relationships start with self-respect — when you value yourself, you attract connections that value you too.

Taking care of your body supports your mind. When you’re exhausted or undernourished, your emotions can feel heavier.

Simple tips:

• Sleep: Aim for 7–9 hours; try a bedtime routine that doesn’t involve scrolling.
• Nutrition: Eat regularly; include proteins and fresh foods for steady energy.
• Movement: Walk, dance, stretch, skate, or play sports — whatever feels fun, not forced.

Focus on balance, not perfection. Listening to your body is part of self-respect.