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?

For generations, people have sought to improve themselves by seeking guidance from friends, family, support groups, and books. But in the digital era, many teenagers are turning to Instagram for self-help advice. How are they harnessing this platform to find solutions for everyday problems?

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.

Pinterest is unveiling a series of wellbeing tools on its platform with the aim of offering support for users. Amid growing concerns regarding the mental health ramifications of social media, Pinterest is offering users a way to de-stress without logging off.