Best apps for anxious teens
Supporting your teen through anxiety
Updated February 18, 2026
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Feeling anxious is a normal part of being a teen, but sometimes those worries can start to take over day-to-day life.
The right app can give teens gentle guidance, practical coping tools, and a safe space to reflect on their feelings.
From mindfulness exercises to mood tracking and interactive coping strategies, these apps help teens learn how to manage anxiety, build confidence, and feel more in control – all at their own pace.
luna
Age rating: 11+ (13+ in the US)
luna supports teens who feel anxious by helping them understand the connection between mood, hormones, sleep, and everyday stress.
Through mood and symptom tracking, teens can start to notice patterns in when anxiety feels worse and what helps them feel calmer and more in control, building awareness before worries begin to feel overwhelming.
The app also includes dedicated guidance around anxiety, emotional wellbeing, and growing up, written specifically for teens and reviewed by medical experts.
Teens can ask anonymous questions and receive supportive, expert-reviewed answers, which can help reduce worry around topics they may feel embarrassed or unsure about discussing elsewhere.
For many teens, anxiety is made worse by confusing or unrealistic information online.
luna offers a calmer, judgement-free space to learn, reflect, and feel reassured – supporting everyday emotional wellbeing rather than acting as a crisis service.
Happify
Age rating: 4+
Happify uses science-backed games and exercises to help teens reduce anxiety, build resilience, and boost their mood.
Teens can track progress over time and see how small, daily actions can make a difference.
Its playful approach makes coping skills feel fun, not like chores.
Check out Happify.
Worry Watch
Age rating: 4+
Worry Watch helps teens keep track of their anxious thoughts and see how often their fears actually happen.
By logging worries and checking back on outcomes, teens can start to spot patterns and feel less overwhelmed by “what if” thinking.
It’s a simple, low-pressure way to build awareness and gain confidence in managing everyday anxiety.
Check out Worry Watch.
Rootd
Age rating:4+
Rootd provides immediate support when anxiety or panic strikes, giving teens step-by-step guidance to calm down.
It combines breathing exercises, grounding techniques, and short lessons on understanding what triggers anxiety.
The app is designed for quick, practical use, so teens can feel more in control in the moment rather than letting panic take over.
Check out Rootd.
Clear Fear
Age rating: 4+
Clear Fear teaches practical skills from CBT to manage anxiety in real-life situations.
Teens can learn how to reduce avoidance, control anxious thoughts, and practise coping in small steps.
The app focuses on skill-building rather than just mood tracking.
Check out Clear Fear.
MindShift
Age rating: 13+
MindShift provides evidence-based exercises for managing worry, panic, and anxiety.
Teens can explore tools for stress reduction, relaxation, and positive coping.
The app is designed to be accessible, encouraging teens to practise skills anytime.
Check out MindShift.
Dare
Age rating: 9+
Dare helps teens face anxious thoughts rather than avoiding them, with structured exercises that guide them through panic episodes.
It encourages stepping into discomfort gradually and safely.
Teens often find it empowering because it tackles anxiety with bravery and courage.
Check out Dare.
Insight Timer
Age rating: 13+
Insight Timer gives teens access to thousands of guided meditations, relaxing music, and soothing soundscapes.
They can explore different techniques, try short or long sessions, and discover what helps them feel calmer.
The wide variety makes it easy for teens to find approaches that fit their mood and schedule without feeling pressured.
Check out Insight Timer.
The Tapping Solution
Age rating: 9+
This app uses EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) tapping to reduce stress and anxiety.
Teens can follow guided sessions that target specific worries or general tension.
Many find tapping a practical, hands-on way to calm the body and mind.
Check out The Tapping Solution.
Balance
Age rating: 4+
Balance provides short, guided meditations tailored to stress, focus, and sleep.
Teens can follow a daily plan that adjusts as they progress, making mindfulness a habit rather than a one-off activity.
The app is designed to be approachable for beginners and teens with busy schedules.
Check out Balance.
Aura
Age rating: 4+
Aura offers guided meditations, life coaching, and sleep stories that adapt to a teen’s mood and needs.
Teens can track progress, explore different mindfulness exercises, and discover what helps them relax most.
Its personalisation makes it engaging for teens who need multiple stress management options.
Check out Aura.
Are apps for anxiety a good idea for teens?
Yes – the right apps can give teens practical coping tools, teach mindfulness, and provide a safe space to reflect on their feelings at their own pace.
For many teens, small daily habits like mood tracking, breathing exercises, or guided reflection can help them feel more in control and better able to manage everyday stress.
However, apps work best as support tools, not replacements for real-world help.
If anxiety is starting to affect your teen’s sleep, school, friendships, or confidence, or if worries feel constant or overwhelming, extra support may be needed.
Apps can help teens understand their feelings, but they cannot replace professional care or ongoing emotional support from trusted adults.
If you’re noticing ongoing changes in mood, behaviour, or physical symptoms, it may help to speak with a doctor, school counsellor, or mental health professional. Early support often makes anxiety easier to manage.
You can also read our guide on teenage anxiety: spotting the signs, which explains what parents should look for, how to help at home, and when to seek medical advice.
Used alongside open conversations and appropriate support, apps can still play a positive role.
They can give teens a starting point for understanding anxiety, practising coping skills, and building confidence in managing difficult feelings over time.
How we created this article:
luna's team of experts comprises GPs, Dermatologists, Safeguarding Leads and Junior Doctors as well as Medical Students with specialised interests in paediatric care, mental health and gynaecology. All articles are created by experts, and reviewed by a member of luna's senior review team.
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