In this guide, our therapists have handpicked a selection of apps designed to support young people coping with loss.
Whether you’re a parent seeking resources to support a child, or an individual searching for guidance in the midst of grief, our list of helpful apps for bereaved children and young people aims to provide valuable support during a challenging time.
You can also download this guide in a PDF format here.
Apps For Children Aged Four & Above
Developed by Nelson’s Journey, Smiles & Tears provides an interactive space to save memories and write down thoughts, feelings and emotions following a bereavement. It also provides tips on how to manage common emotions in the midst of grief, such as anger, confusion, guilt and loneliness.
Chill Panda teaches children to relax, understand their worries and improve their wellbeing. Set on a beautiful island near the sea, it takes the user on an expedition with the title character to fill up the Well of Wellbeing.
With Cove, children can create their own music to capture their mood and express their feelings. Clinically approved for the improvement of mental health, it focuses on music therapy to confront emotions of sadness, confusion and anger.
Apps For Young People Aged Twelve & Above
Apps For Young People Aged Twelve & Above
Designed to help young people cope with the death of a loved one, Apart Of Me transports users to a magical island. It shares stories from those who have had similar experiences, and helps young people to accept their feelings however intense or uncomfortable they may be.
Headspace is committed to making every day happier. Focused on meditation and mindfulness, it provides a range of exercises for stress, revision, anger management and relaxation.
The urge to self harm can feel powerful, but Calm Harm is designed to help young people resist and manage the urge to do so. It’s private and password protected, packed with activities to help individuals break the cycle of self harm behaviour.
Developed by Winston’s Wish, Help2MakeSense aims to help young people who have experienced the death of a loved one come to terms with their loss. It provides advice, tips, resources and reading lists on coping with grief.
When stress and anxiety feels all consuming, Calm provides a range of meditation exercises to relax and refocus the mind. It also provides tips for living mindfully, and exercises to help with broken sleep.
If you have recently lost a sibling, carer or parent, The Laura Centre is here to help. Reach out to our dedicated team to find out more.
