Our Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (DMH) has been hard at work keeping staff, stakeholders, and the community-at-large in the “loop” when it comes to mental health resources during this unprecedented time. Most recently, DMH has released a list of “well-being” apps to help LA County residents through this Coronavirus “stay-at-home” order. Below are some apps and their related links, all offer both a free version and a paid version, to avoid being charged just make sure you don’t enter a credit care number.
Physical Wellbeing
7-Minute Workout – Apple or Google Play
Access guided workouts for any activity level
Fooducate – Apple or Google Play
Create your healthy diet toolbox
Headspace – Apple Google Play
Access guided meditations and mindfulness activities
Emotional Wellbeing
Happify – Apple or Google Play
Play games to reduce stress, overcome negative thoughts, and build resilience
MindShift – Apple or Google Play
Access resources to help manage anxiety
Happy ColorTM – Color by Number – Apple or Google Play
Engage in coloring activities as a positive coping strategy
Physical WellBring
Hoopla – Various Platforms
Access e-books, music, audiobooks, and movies
Khan Academy – Various Platforms
Learn online with interactive exercises and videos
Luminosity – Various Platforms
Improve memory and increase focus with brain training games
Financial Wellbeing
DPSS Mobile – Apple or Google Play
Fill out forms and skip a trip to the office
Keeper – Various Platforms
Store and manage passwords securely
Mint – Apple or Google Play
Develop and manage a personal budget
And remember you can always access Mental Health resources by following this link
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