The mental health app that's free.

Built by teens for teens, StayMindful gives you simple tools to support your mental health anytime and anywhere.

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the mental health app that's free (home screen) - simple visuals (box breathing exercise) - calming audios (guided meditation)
real tips, no fluff (article on reducing phone usage) - daily motivation right when you need it most (motivational notification: 'you'll never regret taking the first step, but you'll always regret not trying') - build streaks, level up (progress screen)
Testimonials

Feedback from teens and mental health professionals.

One thing I really liked was the articles. They are short enough to skim, the topics representative of real world problems teenagers face, and you all have done an excellent job of including both firsthand experience and research. It's hard to do and I think you're striking the right balance so that the content is engaging and also informative.
Clinical Psychologist
Clinical Psychologist
Licensed Child & Adolescent Clinical Psychologist
Love it!
Teenager
Teenager
Focus Group Participant
This app is fantastic! I just downloaded it and looked around. Thank you for sharing! I will pass it along. I think teens will really like it because other teens created it.
School Psychologist
School Psychologist
Westchester County Psychological Association

Teens feel calmer after just one StayMindful breathing exercise.

254Participants
4 / 5Median calmness

Self-reported calmness on a 1–5 Likert scale.

Why we built it

Destigmatizing teen mental health

Teen mental health challenges are common. StayMindful started after we saw friends quietly struggle with pressure at school and in their personal lives. We built it to make mental health support feel less intimidating and easier to begin. One app cannot solve teen mental health, but it can give teens a place to start when they feel overwhelmed or unsure how to ask for help. We also hope StayMindful helps more teens talk about mental health openly. The statistics below show why early, accessible support matters.

Had at least one major depressive episode
1 in 5
U.S. AdolescentsSource
Experienced a mental health disorder
49.5%
U.S. AdolescentsSource
Attempted suicide
9%
U.S. High School StudentsSource
What you get

Technology should help

For many teens, stress does not stop when they leave school. It follows them through their phones. But technology can also be part of the solution. StayMindful was built as a free app so support would not depend on where a teen lives or what they can afford. We use technology to make teen-centered mental health resources easier to access.

Breathing Exercises

Follow simple visuals and calming audio to slow your breathing and clear your head.

Helpful Articles

Digestible articles that combine teen perspectives with research-backed information.

Daily Motivation

Get a daily quote designed to give you a small moment of encouragement.

StayMindful provides general wellness support. It is not a replacement for therapy, medical care, or crisis support. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call emergency services or contact a crisis hotline.