Mental Health Apps
Everything Willow Labs has written about Mental Health Apps, drawn from CBT, ACT, IFS and other evidence-based approaches. Practical, no fluff, with the techniques therapists actually use.
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Free AI Therapy Apps vs Paid: What You Actually Get for the Money
Free AI therapy apps give you a conversation; paid ones give you memory, depth, and fewer limits. Here is exactly what changes when you pay.
AI Therapy in Your Language: Does Mental Health Support Work Beyond English?
AI therapy in your language can work well for everyday support, but the quality drops the further you get from English. Here's how to tell and what to check.
Is an AI Therapist HIPAA-Compliant? What to Check Before You Share Anything
Most AI therapy apps are not HIPAA-compliant, and the ones that are make it easy to prove. Here is exactly what to check before you type anything real.
The Best Mental Health Apps in 2026 (and How to Choose)
The best mental health apps in 2026, sorted by need — anxiety, sleep, mood, AI chat, meditation — plus 3 criteria to judge any app.
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