Self-help App for the Mind SAM
By Mind Garden Technology C.I.C
MIND evaluation
- Cost
- Free to Download, Totally Free
- Platforms
- Android, Web
- Supported Conditions
- Non-Specific, Stress & Anxiety
- Privacy
- Has Privacy Policy, Data Stored on Server, Can Delete Data, App Declares Data Use and Purpose, App Reports Security Measures in Place, Is PHI Shared, Is De-Identified Data Shared, Can Opt Out of Data Collection
- Clinical Foundation
- Well Written Relevant Content, Does What it Claims, Patient Facing, Use Warning, Supporting Studies, Can Cause Harm, Appropriately Advises Patient in Case of Emergency
- Features
- Track Symptoms, Psychoeducation, Deep Breathing, Peer Support, Track Mood, Picture Gallery/Hope Board
- Functionalities
- Own Your Own Data, Email or Export Your Data, Accessibility
- Engagements
- User Generated Data, Chat/Message, Audio/Music/Scripts, Peer Support
- Treatment Approaches
- Mindfulness
- Inputs
- Surveys, Diary
- Outputs
- Notifications, References/Information, Reminders, Graphs of Data, Summary of Data
- Developer Type
- Academic Institution, Non-Profit Company
Last reviewed: July 6, 2026
Rater review
This review represents the view of the app rater and is not an endorsement by MIND.
Self-help app.
From the app store
Description from the app store — not vetted by MIND
SAM provides a range of self-help techniques organised into several main well-being themes, together with tools for recording and monitoring changes in your well-being. The social cloud feature allows users to give and receive support from others. We ask you to be non-judgemental and sensitive in your interactions with other users.
Depending on your circumstances and personal style, you may wish to explore the app and its self-help options before deciding how to make use of it; or you may wish to start with a more structured approach. For a structured approach, use the “Mood Tracker“ feature to record and monitor your experience and the “My Triggers” feature to record situations which affect you. Remember that persistence counts – our research shows that users who monitor over a longer period are more likely to learn to manage their moods
If your institution provides a usage code, you can unlock additional content and social spaces tailored to your work, study or treatment community. For more information on this service, please contact support@mindgarden-tech.co.uk.
All self-help content is informed by established psychological principles. We have aimed to include self-help content that is supported by research, recommended by practitioners and/or rated highly by users. We have tried to offer the self-help options in a variety of formats to suit individual needs and preferences. SAM does not offer clinical diagnoses or therapy programmes although it does provide relevant…