With more than 44 million adults having a mental health condition and rates of depression and suicide on the rise among younger generations, America’s mental health crisis shows no sign of easing in the near future. How might mobile apps enable people to better manage their wellbeing?

Instagram is trialling a feature that hides the number of ‘likes’ on photos, making this metric visible only to the person who posted the image. As concerns grow around the impact of social media on mental health, brands are responding to help mitigate the problem and earn back trust.

As a mental health crisis mounts Down Under, young people are turning to their smartphones to cope with stress and anxiety. Boasting mindfulness programmes designed for a range of activities and moods, Smiling Mind is helping them instantly address their wellbeing at any time and place.

Despite experts advocating for physical and mental health to gain equal importance, a stigma persists – and it’s preventing people from seeking professional help. Many are turning to online resources instead, with an abundance of related apps making it easier to find the right support.