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Children and Youth Mental Health Tools and Apps

Digital tools and apps can support children and young people with calming strategies, emotional awareness, routines, and everyday wellbeing.

These tools work best when used with guidance from a trusted adult and should not replace professional help when it is needed.

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Using Apps Safely

  • Check age ratings and privacy settings
  • Use apps together where possible
  • Watch for ads or in-app purchases
  • Apps should support wellbeing, not create pressure

Calm & Breathing Apps

Smiling Mind — Short, age-based mindfulness and breathing activities designed for children and teens.

Calm (Kids content) — Sleep stories, breathing exercises, and calming audio created specifically for younger users.

Moshi — Gentle bedtime stories, calming music, and relaxation tools for younger children.

Mindfulness & Grounding

Headspace for Kids — Short, guided mindfulness activities designed to help children notice thoughts and feelings safely.

Insight Timer — Free guided meditations and calming audio, with youth-appropriate options available.

Mood & Emotion Check-Ins

Daylio — Simple mood tracking using icons and short notes (best for teens with guidance).

Bearable — Mood and wellbeing tracking to help notice patterns over time (older teens).

Routines, Sleep & Focus

Tiimo — Visual schedules and timers designed for neurodivergent users and children who benefit from structure.

Brili — Routine-based app supporting time awareness and daily tasks with adult involvement.

Journaling & Reflection

Finch — Encourages reflection, self-care, and goal setting through a gentle, game-like experience.

Journey — Digital journaling with prompts and mood tracking (older teens).

Parent & Carer Support Tools

Raising Children / Parenting support apps — Evidence-based guidance for emotional development and behaviour support.

School communication apps — Tools that help families stay connected with wellbeing and learning supports.
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