There are many apps out there that can help you find out more about mental health and maintaining a healthy mind, but how do you know which are any good?

Triple J’s program Hack has reviewed a number of apps in their article ‘Dealing with mental health issues: there’s an app for that‘ and you can check out the reviews here.

Apps are accessible 24/7 and can be used on the go or in the comfort and privacy of your home. Apps can claim to treat and help reduce minor stress issues and other common mental health issues, and Hack’s review is a valuable tool to help determine some good ones backed by a bit of science.

Some of the popular apps Hack reviews are ReachOut’s Breathe and beyondblue’s The Check In.