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- What it is
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- At a glance
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- $1.99 (App Store) · Free (Google Play)
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Official categories
- Health & Fitness
- Lifestyle
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| Family Sharing | Yes | Unknown | App Store | Store published |
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- Price: $1.99
- Free
- Free to download
Ratings & reviews
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4/510/10 would recommend!
I haven’t used any apps that have helped me wind down. Over all this app is amazing with its different choices to help you wind down. I personally enjoy the release and the breathing options. Those really help me. The only reason I’m giving this 4 stars is because you have to do 5 activities under the same category. This app is based off a 5 or 15 minute rule. Which can be very helpful, however I feel like each minute under the different activities should count. I personally use both the Release and the Breathing activities together to help wind me down, however that doesn’t add up to the 5 or 15 minutes sadly. Maybe this will be in an update but I highly recommend you to try this app if you’re a self harmer. It can really help and don’t be disheartened if it doesn’t work for you. Continue your search to find the tools that work for you. You matter and I’m glad you’re here and that you’re reading this. You’re loved ❤️
ICantBelieveYou'veDoneThis · 31 Jul 2026
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5/5saved my life multiple times
i first downloaded this app when i was 15, i’m turning 21 soon. i cannot tell you how thankful i am for this app. it worked so well i stopped using it about two years ago. even though every working coping skill i’ve learned has been from this app, i nearly forgot about it until today. worst panic attack i’ve had in my life, and it pulled me out of it in 2 minutes. rather, my thankfulness did. i was always partial to the comfort and release exercises. I did one of each and calmed myself enough to write this review. it’s not appropriate for me to describe the trenches i’ve been through, but in all of my major episodes i’ve turned to this app. i still remember being happy to see the update to hide exercises we didn’t like, suggesting and being happy to see exercises not asking for mobility or supplies. I don’t have right cocktail of emotional intelligence and vocabulary to say how thankful i am. i used to recommend this app like handing out candy on halloween. hopefully i won’t have to, but i absolutely will again. thank you so much, calm harm. just thank you.
Jdjdjdjdhiswoosoaos · 31 Jul 2026
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5/5Calm Harm
Overall Calm Harm provides users age twelve and older an experience that encourages them to shift their mindset to activities or tasks that are intended to distract them from self-harming behavior. These activities and tasks are representative of mental health frameworks and engage the user to develop a stronger sense of self and reflect on relationships, accomplishments and health coping mechanisms. The range of activities allows the user to explore their evolving mindset and provides the user with an interface that can likely be used over a period of time. Lastly the data and information that is collected is placed in simple charts and logs which allows adolescent users a quick and effective way to track their progress, patterns and trends. It would be beneficial for the user to be able to share these charts and data with mental health professionals and caregivers without having to provide their passcode and login information. Lastly there is a need for additional resources, specifically mental health resources intended for the adolescent population since the app is marketed to those twelve and older.
chinicole · 31 Jul 2026
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5/5Highly Recommend, Though Be Aware You Understand the Type of Tool That It Is
Copied and pasted from an email I sent to the team/developers: To whom it may concern, I just wanted to thank you for this stellar tool. I have used it for years, I found it in high school (I forget how) and though I never self harm or feel the urge to self harm anymore, I still use it for when I am feeling heightened anxiety or just for a casual guided breathing exercise. My relationship with the app has changed, but never has it been poor. Done both very thoughtfully and simply. Thank you. Tools like this matter, and the groups/organizations/people that make them happen matter. Sent from my iPhone [End copied email.] One thing I will note is that it is not for everyone, and to understand if the format of it is what you are looking for. It is a coaching app; primarily a list of categorized suggestions on activities to do or prompts to think about. Some I have heard before and some I haven’t. It is NOT per se, a screen interactive app- it it does not have in app-minigames to distract you, or a spot to type prompt responses. I find it useful to type my “responses” in my notes app or in the self-monitoring section of the app afterward. It has a countdown timer on the screen for the duration of you doing your activity, whatever that may entail, and then you pick the phone back up/reopen the app when the timer is up and reasses how you are feeling.
nekoatsumeenjoyer · 31 Jul 2026
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5/5Amazing app! (and suggestions)
I just wanna say I love this app, it’s helping me break my bad habit. It reminds me of all the positives in a moment of negativity and it’s so genius that it forces you to refocus to something positive, and gets your mind off the bad stuff. It also rewards you with streaks with little badges! And it gives helpful resources for things the app cannot do. I do have a suggestion though. When activities start where you have to use your phone, for example texting a friend, the timer never works out of the app for me. I’ll go to my messages app while the timer is at 4:45 or so, and when I get back 5 minutes later it’s still at the time I left it. It would very helpful if it could work out of the app so I don’t have to use another device, though I understand this is out of your control. Either way, if you’re thinking of downloading this app please do! It’s helped me so much on my journey of recovery!
I like pepperoni pizza · 31 Jul 2026
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Privacy & accessibility
Privacy
- Data Not Linked to You — Analytics — Usage Data — Product Interaction Developer declared
- Data Not Linked to You — Usage Data Developer declared
Accessibility
No accessibility labels collected yet.
Privacy
- Data collected — Analytics — Personal info — Other info Developer declared
- Data collected — Analytics — Personal info — Race and ethnicity Developer declared
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- Security practices — The developer doesn’t provide a way for you to request that your data be deleted — Data can’t be deleted Developer declared
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Accessibility
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Versions
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1.63
Various bug fixes.
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2.0
Updated user interface as well as the ability to personalise the experience of the app by changing the theme colours as well as choosing mascots to help 'Ride the Wave'.
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2.1
New visual self-monitoring tool Suggest new activities Age specific activities
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3.0
You can now choose your location (UK, USA or Canada) to recieve relevant online or telephone help. You can also add personal contacts to the Help screens to provide quick access to speak to a family member or friend.
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3.1
Hide Activities You Don’t Like – If there are any activities you don’t want to see in your list, you can hide them. Make Notes – During certain activities, we’ve added in a notes section, so you can write down answers, make lists or write down your thoughts and feelings. Create a Journal – After completing an activity, you can write a short note about how you were feeling. This is then kept as a record in the My Log section of the app for you to revisit. Add Your Own Help Sections – If you want to create your own Help page, you can. Write some text, add some contacts or add in a link to your favourite websites. Updated Activities – We have added some new activities.
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3.1.2
Hide Activities You Don’t Like – If there are any activities you don’t want to see in your list, you can hide them. Make Notes – During certain activities, we’ve added in a notes section, so you can write down answers, make lists or write down your thoughts and feelings. Create a Journal – After completing an activity, you can write a short note about how you were feeling. This is then kept as a record in the My Log section of the app for you to revisit. Add Your Own Help Sections – If you want to create your own Help page, you can. Write some text, add some contacts or add in a link to your favourite websites. Updated Activities – We have added some new activities. Minor bug fixes
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3.2
Updated Activities – We have added some new activities and updated some of the old ones.
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4.0
Updated activities Bug fixes
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4.0.1
Bug fixes Compatibility updates
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4.2.0
Replacing the password with a passcode.
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4.2.1
Updated resources to include COVID-19 specific support
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4.5.1
Addition of FAQs
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4.6.1
Bug fixes
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4.6.2
Bug fixes
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5.0.0
Calm Harm has been given a new look and updated to the latest technology. We’ve listened to users and enhanced the app’s functionality, adding the ability to make journal entries at any time and the option to select multiple reasons for your urge to self-harm after completing an activity. We’ve also updated and expanded the choice of activities based on user suggestions. Other new features include automatic activity suggestions based on your previous use, the option to record streaks and earn awards for continuing to resist the urge, and a ‘safety net’ of things you can do and people you can contact when you need that extra bit of support. What else is new? • Users can add activities to a ‘Favourites’ list. • The mascots are now enhanced by animations throughout the app. • Choose from a wider selection of colour schemes. • Easier access to immediate help via the breathe activity, both during onboarding and in the footer of the app itself. • We’ve removed the option to set a passcode to access the whole app and, instead, the self-monitoring section can now be passcode-protected or accessed via facial recognition / Touch ID. • Tours explaining key features of the app. What is staying the same? • The app is clinically-developed by a Consultant Clinical Psychologist in collaboration with young people. • Optional passcode-protection (though now only for the self-monitoring section). • Users choose 5-minute or 15-minute activities (from the same categories as before), counted down by a timer, that are based on the principles of a treatment technique called Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). • Users can still record experiences in the log section (now called My Records) and see information such as weekly average urge strength, most common urges, and most active time of day. • The app is completely free, with no in-app purchases required. • Users are shown signposts to further help. • Our commitment to data privacy and user anonymity. • No need for data or WiFi access to use the app. • Built to UK National Health Service standards and approved by ORCHA. • Users can still personalise their experience. • The option to hide trigger activities. You’ll be shown simple tours to guide you through the app. And don’t worry, existing users will have their data moved over to the new version automatically.
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5.0.3
Calm Harm has been given a new look and updated to the latest technology. We’ve listened to users and enhanced the app’s functionality, adding the ability to make journal entries at any time and the option to select multiple reasons for your urge to self-harm after completing an activity. We’ve also updated and expanded the choice of activities based on user suggestions. Other new features include automatic activity suggestions based on your previous use, the option to record streaks and earn awards for continuing to resist the urge, and a ‘safety net’ of things you can do and people you can contact when you need that extra bit of support. What else is new? • Users can add activities to a ‘Favourites’ list. • The mascots are now enhanced by animations throughout the app. • Choose from a wider selection of colour schemes. • Easier access to immediate help via the breathe activity, both during onboarding and in the footer of the app itself. • We’ve removed the option to set a passcode to access the whole app and, instead, the self-monitoring section can now be passcode-protected or accessed via facial recognition / Touch ID. • Tours explaining key features of the app. What is staying the same? • The app is clinically-developed by a Consultant Clinical Psychologist in collaboration with young people. • Optional passcode-protection (though now only for the self-monitoring section). • Users choose 5-minute or 15-minute activities (from the same categories as before), counted down by a timer, that are based on the principles of a treatment technique called Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). • Users can still record experiences in the log section (now called My Records) and see information such as weekly average urge strength, most common urges, and most active time of day. • The app is completely free, with no in-app purchases required. • Users are shown signposts to further help. • Our commitment to data privacy and user anonymity. • No need for data or WiFi access to use the app. • Built to UK National Health Service standards and approved by ORCHA. • Users can still personalise their experience. • The option to hide trigger activities. You’ll be shown simple tours to guide you through the app. And don’t worry, existing users will have their data moved over to the new version automatically.
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5.0.4
Calm Harm has been given a new look and updated to the latest technology. We’ve listened to users and enhanced the app’s functionality, adding the ability to make journal entries at any time and the option to select multiple reasons for your urge to self-harm after completing an activity. We’ve also updated and expanded the choice of activities based on user suggestions. Other new features include automatic activity suggestions based on your previous use, the option to record streaks and earn awards for continuing to resist the urge, and a ‘safety net’ of things you can do and people you can contact when you need that extra bit of support. What else is new? • Users can add activities to a ‘Favourites’ list. • The mascots are now enhanced by animations throughout the app. • Choose from a wider selection of colour schemes. • Easier access to immediate help via the breathe activity, both during onboarding and in the footer of the app itself. • We’ve removed the option to set a passcode to access the whole app and, instead, the self-monitoring section can now be passcode-protected or accessed via facial recognition / Touch ID. • Tours explaining key features of the app. What is staying the same? • The app is clinically-developed by a Consultant Clinical Psychologist in collaboration with young people. • Optional passcode-protection (though now only for the self-monitoring section). • Users choose 5-minute or 15-minute activities (from the same categories as before), counted down by a timer, that are based on the principles of a treatment technique called Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). • Users can still record experiences in the log section (now called My Records) and see information such as weekly average urge strength, most common urges, and most active time of day. • The app is completely free, with no in-app purchases required. • Users are shown signposts to further help. • Our commitment to data privacy and user anonymity. • No need for data or WiFi access to use the app. • Built to UK National Health Service standards and approved by ORCHA. • Users can still personalise their experience. • The option to hide trigger activities. You’ll be shown simple tours to guide you through the app. And don’t worry, existing users will have their data moved over to the new version automatically.
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5.0.5
Calm Harm has been given a new look and updated to the latest technology. We’ve listened to users and enhanced the app’s functionality, adding the ability to make journal entries at any time and the option to select multiple reasons for your urge to self-harm after completing an activity. We’ve also updated and expanded the choice of activities based on user suggestions. Other new features include automatic activity suggestions based on your previous use, the option to record streaks and earn awards for continuing to resist the urge, and a ‘safety net’ of things you can do and people you can contact when you need that extra bit of support. What else is new? • Users can add activities to a ‘Favourites’ list. • The mascots are now enhanced by animations throughout the app. • Choose from a wider selection of colour schemes. • Easier access to immediate help via the breathe activity, both during onboarding and in the footer of the app itself. • We’ve removed the option to set a passcode to access the whole app and, instead, the self-monitoring section can now be passcode-protected or accessed via facial recognition / Touch ID. • Tours explaining key features of the app. What is staying the same? • The app is clinically-developed by a Consultant Clinical Psychologist in collaboration with young people. • Optional passcode-protection (though now only for the self-monitoring section). • Users choose 5-minute or 15-minute activities (from the same categories as before), counted down by a timer, that are based on the principles of a treatment technique called Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). • Users can still record experiences in the log section (now called My Records) and see information such as weekly average urge strength, most common urges, and most active time of day. • The app is completely free, with no in-app purchases required. • Users are shown signposts to further help. • Our commitment to data privacy and user anonymity. • No need for data or WiFi access to use the app. • Built to UK National Health Service standards and approved by ORCHA. • Users can still personalise their experience. • The option to hide trigger activities. You’ll be shown simple tours to guide you through the app. And don’t worry, existing users will have their data moved over to the new version automatically.
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5.1.6
In response to user feedback, the streaks functionality has now been updated to allow for new users to change the start date of their streak within the app, to accommodate for streaks that began prior to downloading the app. New users who would like to edit their streak start date to a date in the past can tap the pencil icon next to “Streak started on…” in the My Streaks section. This allows the user to select a different date for their streak to begin counting from. Please note: this functionality is only available to users who haven’t yet ended their first streak in the app. Additionally, in line with our policy to review the signposts within the app every 3 months to ensure all information is correct and up to date, minor edits have been made to some of the signposts.
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5.2.1
Bug Fixes and updated international resources signposting
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5.2.2
Bug fixes
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5.2.4
We've given some of the activities in the app a refresh, reviewed and updated the signposts provided, updated the privacy policy, and added our Age Appropriate Design Code statement.
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5.3.3
Bug fixes
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6.0.4
Bug fixes
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6.2.1
· 3 Dec 2025
Enhanced analytics consent options Bug fixes
- 6.0.4 · 30 Oct 2025
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- Last verified
- 7 Aug 2026
- Sources
- App Store, Google Play
- Independent summary has not been published yet.