There's an App for That!

• There are a range of Apps for your mobile or electronic device.
• The beauty of an App is it is available where you are, when you need it.
• The NHSLink opens in a new window and MindLink opens in a new window webpages both have lists for digital tools to help you manage your health.

• The Student Health App provides easy access to more than 900 pages of reliable health information all in one place. The content has been created for university students by NHS doctors and is regularly updated.

  Use the app to reduce your worries, feel more confident and get the support you need at what can be a challenging time for any student.

• We have also created a list of apps that students have reported as helpful (see below).

Alcohol

Alcohol intake can easily add up, you can track your units or get personalised advice using the NHS IPhone AppLink opens in a new window (Drink tracker app is in a side bar).Track your units and make changes with Drinkaware.

Anxiety

• Coventry IAPTs 'Don't PanicLink opens in a new window' self help range are now available on itunesLink opens in a new window, Google PlayLink opens in a new window. You can also download in audio formatLink opens in a new window.
• MindshiftLink opens in a new window (available on both itunes and google play) is CBT in your pocket. It helps you stop avoiding anxiety and face it!
• SAMLink opens in a new window Self help for anxiety is available to track your anxiety and support you in identifying strategies.
• Rootd https://www.rootd.io/ - Self help for managing anxiety and panic attacks.
• Colorfy https://www.colorfy.net/ - Colouring therapy app

Decision-Making

• ChoicemapLink opens in a new window for iPhone helps you prioritise decisions.
• Pros and Cons Link opens in a new windowis a similar choice list for android.

Hope

• Utilise relaxation, distraction and CBT-based techniques during times of stress with 'Virtual Hope Box' for androidLink opens in a new window and iphoneLink opens in a new window

Mindfulness & Meditation

• Get Some HeadspaceLink opens in a new window offers a free 10 day trial of meditation.
• CalmLink opens in a new window provides times guided meditation, available via your browser or smart phone.

Making Changes and Goal Setting

• Goals On TrackLink opens in a new window and Life TickLink opens in a new window also has some great features.

Mood

• Monitor your mood with this handy NHS Mood AppLink opens in a new window.
• Have access to a range of self help booklets on your iPhone or iPad using Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust Self Help AppLink opens in a new window.
• Track your mood with Daylio Mood tracker on googleLink opens in a new window and appleLink opens in a new window.

Motivation

• Have a life coach in your pocket with Coach.MeLink opens in a new window.

Procrastination

• The factsheet section contains further information.
• There are many reasons why we procrastinate from tasks. Unstuck for iPadLink opens in a new window helps identify these root causes.
• Some apps support you with planning such as to do Colour Note PadLink opens in a new window or Now Do ThisLink opens in a new window which makes you focus on one activity at a time.
• Other Apps can cut out distractions by limiting access to websites or social media at the times you set them such as Self ControlLink opens in a new window for Mac and Productivity OwlLink opens in a new window for PC.
• Rescue Time LiteLink opens in a new window is a free tool for your PC which analyses how you spend your time online and gives you a daily report. A great way of gaining insight so that you can commit to making small changes.
• Focus BoosterLink opens in a new window is a timer app which remind you to take a short break every 25 minutes, it also reminds you to return to work.
• PocketLink opens in a new window is a handy app for iPads and iPhones which bookmarks webpages to read later, what makes this different from other sites such as Pintrest is you can delete all the non-relevant information and advertisements so that there is less to distract you.

Sleep

• If you need to get your sleep pattern back on track Sleep Time for iPhoneLink opens in a new window or Sleep Time for AndroidLink opens in a new window could be just the thing to help.

Staying Hydrated

• We all know we should be drinking 8 glasses of water a day, we all know that it helps with concentration and memory, and yet it can be so easy to forget to drink enough H20.
• Hydrate Yourself for the iPhoneLink opens in a new window and Hydrate for AndroidLink opens in a new window are there to help you track your intake of water and you can even set reminders.

Timetables and Routine

• An outlook calendar can be helpful in helping manage your time.
• Handy Timetable for the iPhoneLink opens in a new window or timetable for androidLink opens in a new window combines the benefits of a calendar with memos and schedules.

Wellbeing

• SuperbetterLink opens in a new window is an online game which helps build emotional resiliance. See the TED talkLink opens in a new window by the games' developer.

Yoga

• Daily Yoga for AndroidLink opens in a new window or iPhoneLink opens in a new window is a free app with a range of daily exercise to help relax and stretch.

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