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PTSD Coach, developed by the VA, is the leading free app for PTSD. It provides psychoeducation, self-assessment, and coping tools based on evidence-based treatments. Insight Timer offers trauma-informed meditations.
Trauma recovery requires specialized, evidence-based approaches. These apps have been developed with trauma specialists and offer tools for managing symptoms, grounding, and supporting your healing journey. They complement but don't replace trauma therapy.
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PTSD Coach, developed by the VA, is the leading free app for PTSD. It provides psychoeducation, self-assessment, and coping tools based on evidence-based treatments. Insight Timer offers trauma-informed meditations.
Top Trauma & PTSD Tools Compared
| App | Cost | Type | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| PTSD Coach | Free | self help | 4.8 |
| Insight Timer | Free tier / Free (premium ~$60/yr) | self help | 4.8 |
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Quick guide:
- →Choose PTSD Coach if you're looking for veterans and civilians with ptsd symptoms seeking evidence-based self-help
- →Choose Insight Timer if you're looking for people wanting free meditation content
PTSD Coach
Free PTSD app from the VA with trauma psychoeducation, symptom tracking, grounding tools, and coping strategies.
Insight Timer
Insight Timer is a free meditation app with over 150,000 guided meditations, music tracks, and courses from thousands of teachers worldwide.
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PTSD Coach
Free PTSD app from the VA with trauma psychoeducation, symptom tracking, grounding tools, and coping strategies.
Alma
Alma helps you find therapists who accept your insurance, with most sessions costing just your copay of $0-50.
Blueprint
Blueprint helps therapists track client progress with validated assessments, and clients can complete check-ins through a mobile app between sessions.
Charlie Health IOP
Charlie Health provides virtual intensive outpatient programs (IOP) for teens and young adults with serious mental health needs, often covered by insurance.
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About Trauma & PTSD Tools
PTSD Coach, developed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, is the gold standard. It's free, evidence-based, and provides tools for managing PTSD symptoms, tracking progress, and finding professional support.
All tools reviewed by the HeyPsych Medical Board