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Free mental health tools

Simple, private tools you can use right now, with nothing to install and nothing saved. They're wellness aids, not treatment, but they can help you steady a hard moment or build a calmer routine.

Medically reviewed by Shariq Refai, MD, MBA, FAPA, board certified psychiatrist · Last reviewed June 17, 2026 · Editorial policy

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Quick overview. Every tool below runs entirely in your browser and stores nothing. They're educational wellness tools, not therapy, diagnosis, or treatment. If you're in crisis, call or text 988.

In the moment

Calm a hard moment

Quick tools for anxiety, panic, or overwhelm.

Guided breathing

Box breathing and 4-7-8, with a calming animation to set the pace.

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5-4-3-2-1 grounding

A guided sensory exercise to pull you out of a thought spiral.

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Progressive muscle relaxation

A timed tense-and-release walkthrough to discharge tension.

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Meditation timer

A clean timer with a calm visual and gentle optional bells.

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Build a routine

Steady your days

Tools for sleep, worry, and reflection.

Sleep calculator

Best bedtime or wake time based on 90-minute sleep cycles.

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Caffeine cutoff calculator

The latest time for your last caffeine so it doesn't wreck sleep.

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Worry time

A scheduled-worry timer to contain anxious thinking to one window.

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Gratitude & journaling prompts

A fresh reflective prompt each visit to start writing.

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Go deeper

Guided programs & prep

Step-by-step tools and appointment prep.

Interactive Resets

Psychiatrist-designed step-by-step resets for anxiety, depression, and panic.

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Questions to ask your prescriber

Build a personalized, printable list for your appointment.

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Find the right professional

A quick guide to psychiatrist vs psychologist vs therapist.

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Crisis & support resources

Free 24/7 national hotlines and what each is for.

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Frequently asked questions

Good questions, clear answers

Are these tools free?

Yes. Every tool is free, requires no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser. Nothing you enter is saved or sent.

Are they a substitute for treatment?

No. They're wellness and education tools, not therapy, diagnosis, or treatment. For care, see a licensed clinician.

Do they work on my phone?

Yes. The tools are designed to work on phones, tablets, and computers.

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