No matter your job in the trades, it’s likely you have limited time to schedule in-person appointments to address some of the mental health and wellness challenges you may be dealing with. Starting online can be a more convenient and less intimidating way to begin your journey to a healthier, happier life.

We’ve narrowed down the vast field of mental health and wellness apps to five of our top picks for resources you can have at your fingertips. Although many apps below cover various disciplines, we’ve split them into different categories based on their top strengths and some of the issues you may be experiencing. 

Online Therapy 

Brightside Health delivers life-saving care to people with mild to severe mental health conditions, including elevated suicide risk and substance use disorder. With the Brightside Health app, users can connect with their care team, schedule appointments, track progress, and access self-care tools — all in one place. The company is committed to making mental health care personal, accessible, and effective, with 86% of members reporting feeling better within 12 weeks. www.brightside.com 

Mediation

By using guided meditations from Headspace, users can learn to be more present in everything they do. With practice, meditation benefits are experienced over time as users feel clearer, calmer, kinder, and sharper. Meditation has been shown to help people stress less, focus more and even sleep better. www.headspace.com

Physical Health 

Noom empowers individuals to manage their health with a science-backed platform that combines behavior-driven solutions and medical treatments like GLP-1. Offering programs like Noom Weight and Noom Med, designed by psychologists and doctors, Noom addresses diverse needs. With continuous support from clinicians and coaches, it promotes sustainable, lasting results through holistic wellness solutions that can transform both body and mind.www.noom.com 

Men’s Health 

Co-founded by Bear Grylls, Mettle is a new science-backed tool kit designed specifically to globally improve men’s mental health. Its mission is to resource all men to be able to deal with their challenges and optimize their lives within just a few minutes a day. The company has brought in experts, including Paul McKenna and Dr. Alex George, to help provide guidance to users through a large library of video content.  www.bemettle.com 

Sleep 

CBT-i Coach is for people who are engaged in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Insomnia with a health provider. The app will guide users through the process of learning about sleep, developing positive sleep routines, and improving their sleep environments. It provides a structured program that teaches strategies proven to improve sleep and help alleviate symptoms of insomnia. www.mobile.va.gov/app/ cbt-i-coach 

All apps are available to download on the App Store and Google Play. •

This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement or medical advice. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions regarding a medical condition.