4 ways to use technology to support your mental health

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From video counseling to self-help apps, digital tools are making it easier to access mental health support—whether you’re managing stress, navigating anxiety, or simply maintaining your well-being.

Technology often gets blamed for fueling mental health challenges, but it can also be part of the solution. With the rise of mental health-focused apps and virtual platforms, more people are getting support on their own terms—when and where they need it.

In the U.S., nearly 1 in 5 adults experience mental illness each year, and many don’t receive the care they need. These digital tools can help bridge that gap by offering resources for assessment, coping, and connection—all from your device.

While professional care is still essential for ongoing or serious concerns, tech-based support can be a useful supplement in your mental health toolkit.

1. Apps for Anxiety and Depression

Who they help:
People experiencing anxiety, depression, or PTSD symptoms—especially those exploring support for the first time or supplementing other care.

How they work:
These apps use a mix of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mood tracking, journaling, and education to help users understand their mental health and manage symptoms.

Options to try:

  • MindShift CBT: Offers tools to help manage worry, perfectionism, panic, phobias, and social anxiety through CBT-based exercises.

  • PTSD Coach: Designed for those who’ve experienced trauma. Offers symptom tracking, education, and coping tools.

  • Moodpath: Screens for anxiety and depression with daily check-ins and access to 150 CBT-based exercises.

2. Apps for Sleep, Relaxation, and Positivity

Who they help:
Anyone feeling overwhelmed, struggling with sleep, or looking to improve their mindset.

How they work:
These apps provide guided meditations, sleep tracking, mood-boosting activities, and tools to support relaxation and rest.

Options to try:

  • Calm: Guided meditations, sleep music, and bedtime stories.

  • Sleep Cycle: Monitors sleep quality and wakes you during light sleep phases.

  • Happify: Science-based games and activities to build resilience and improve mood.

3. Video Counseling

Who it helps:
People in remote areas, those with mobility challenges or busy schedules, or anyone who prefers virtual care.

How it works:
Online platforms connect users to licensed therapists for flexible and private video sessions.

Options to try:

  • BetterHelp and Talkspace: On-demand counseling with licensed professionals.

  • Amwell: HIPAA-compliant care with psychiatrists and therapists, often insurance-compatible.

4. SupportLinc: ALLtech’s Built-in Mental Health Resource

In addition to public tools, ALLtech members have access to SupportLinc, a confidential program offering:

  • 24/7 support from licensed clinicians by phone

  • Short-term in-person or virtual counseling at no cost

  • Anonymous group support sessions

  • Personalized care recommendations after a brief assessment

  • Digital therapy, guided content, and progress tracking

  • Coaching to improve routines, build resilience, and support healthy habits

  • Work-life services including legal and financial consultations, childcare referrals, and more

You can also explore Mindstream, a digital fitness studio for the mind with live and on-demand emotional health sessions.

👉 Call 800-553-7798, visit supportlinc.com, or use group code alltech to access your benefits.

Digital tools can’t replace clinical care, but they can make support more accessible, flexible, and continuous. Whether you’re looking to track your mood, improve sleep, or talk to a counselor—technology can help you take the next step.