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MindShift CBT
MindShift CBT is a free anxiety app developed by Anxiety Canada, offering CBT-based tools, thought journals, and coping strategies for managing various anxiety conditions.
Best For
- •People with generalized anxiety, social anxiety, or panic who want free CBT tools
- •Those learning cognitive behavioral therapy techniques on their own
- •People who like structured programs and thought journaling
- •Young adults and teens dealing with anxiety (designed for youth-friendly approach)
Not Recommended For
- •People with severe anxiety requiring professional treatment
- •Those seeking meditation-focused apps (try Calm or Headspace)
- •People who prefer less structured, more flexible approaches
About MindShift CBT
MindShift CBT is a free app from Anxiety Canada designed to help you change how you think about anxiety. Using cognitive behavioral therapy principles, the app teaches you to identify and challenge anxious thoughts, face fears gradually, and build coping skills. Features include a thought journal, coping cards, belief experiments, and guided relaxation. The app is appropriate for various anxiety types including generalized anxiety, social anxiety, phobias, and panic.
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Non-profit developer. Data stored locally on device. No account required.
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About MindShift CBT
Yes. MindShift CBT is completely free with no subscriptions, ads, or in-app purchases. It's developed by Anxiety Canada, a non-profit organization, as a public resource.
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