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MindShift CBT - Anxiety Relief

Offers proven strategies that may help reduce anxiety.

Application selected by experts

Last updated on June 25th, 2025.

Application selected by a multidisciplinary team — clinicians, patients and researchers — based on an evidence-based approach.

Applications evaluated by experts to guide your choice.

Description

MindShift helps users recognize thoughts that contribute to stress and anxiety and replace them with more balanced, confidence-building thoughts that support calmness. Includes a variety of tools. Can be used independently or with support from a professional.

Free - All features are free to use

Reasons for Selection

  • Learn to identify thoughts linked to anxiety and stress

  • Practice replacing them with thoughts that promote well-being

  • Join a community to share and support one another

Summary of Our Expert Review

App Evaluation

  • Tested by healthcare professionals and patient partners

Evidence and endorsement

  • Recommended by trusted organizations
  • The app uses one or more evidence-based approaches
  • The app’s features are deemed relevant to the needs and issues identified within the local population
  • App deemed appropriate for self-care wellness use, based on recognized approaches and expert review

Cybersecurity and privacy

  • Mostly applies cybersecurity and privacy best practices, with a few areas needing improvement
  • The app was updated within the last 6 months
  • The app limits its requests to essential permissions
  • The app asks for permission before collecting your data
  • Data is hosted in Quebec or Canada
  • The privacy policy clearly outlines how your data is used

User Experience and Acceptability

  • Adapted to the Quebec context
  • The app is available in French
  • Uses clear, accessible language
  • Privacy policy is easily accessible before using the app
  • Caring tone that respects diverse mental health realities
  • Reflects diversity in its content and settings
  • No visible ads during use
App Technical Sheet

Information provided by the developer

Developer
247 Labs Inc
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Privacy policy
Available platforms
  • Apple
  • Android
Support for using the app

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Last update of the content of this page: June 25th, 2025

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