Bridge the gAPP Youth

Teenage years can be tough!

Bridge the gAPP is a free mobile app that helps you with tools to boost your mood, handle lifes stressors, build strong relationships, and get more enjoyment out of life.

It’s safe to use and completely anonymous. When you’re feeling down, scared, or angry, if you’re having trouble with others in your life, or if you’re just not feeling yourself for any reason at all, Bridge the gAPP can help. Give it a try!

Bridge the gAPP has a lot of useful info and tips from others on how to cope with anxiety, break-ups, substance use, bullying, school, grief and much more.

There’s also a ton of cool artwork submitted by young people.

Bridge the gAPP is made possible by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. It was first developed by Eastern Health and involves the combined contributions of many young people including the Premier’s Youth Advisory Council, health care professionals and community partners.


Features

Easy-to-read mental health topics that are important to you, along with animated videos, interactive questions, and video links. Topics include:

(1) bullying and peer support;
(2) relationships;
(3) identity and image;
(4) family;
(5) anxiety;
(6) mood;
(7) grief and loss;
(8) gender identify and sexual orientation;
(9) eating disorders;
(10) sexual health;
(11) suicide and self-harm; and
(12) substance use.

Stress Scale: to rate your level of stress, along with tips from other young people on how they cope with stress, coping cards and animated stress relieving videos.

Who Can I Call? Listing of crisis lines and local services.

Art Room: Art is a form of self-expression. Check out and share artwork from other teens and/or submit your own.

The Worry Jar: What worries you? Check out entries from other teens and/or submit your own entry.

Messages of support from youth, parents and teachers.

Learn more:

Please visit our website for more information: www.bridgethegapp.ca