Taking care of your emotional well-being doesn’t have to cost a thing. Whether you’re managing anxiety, healing from trauma, or just trying to build healthier habits, there are free, evidence-based mental health tools available right now.
Here are 7 powerful and totally free resources to explore:
Insight Timer
A free app packed with guided meditations, sleep sounds, and mindfulness practices. Great for anxiety and racing thoughts before bed.
MoodMission
An app designed to help users combat depression and anxiety with science-backed “missions” tailored to how you’re feeling.
Woebot
An AI chatbot trained in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) that checks in with you daily. Surprisingly comforting and helpful.
Sanvello
Offers guided journeys for stress, anxiety, and depression. Their free version includes mood tracking and coping tools.
You Feel Like Sh*t: An Interactive Self-Care Guide
A brilliant flowchart-style website that gently guides you through self-care decisions when you’re too overwhelmed to think straight.
Notion Therapy Tracker Template
If you use Notion, there are tons of free templates to track your moods, therapy progress, and triggers.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
If you’re in emotional distress, call or text 988 anytime for free, confidential support.
Which of these have you tried? Are there any you’d recommend to others in the community?
Drop your experiences or tips below — your comment might be exactly what someone else needs tonight.
–Echo
