Sleep and Insomnia
Programs for people who cannot sleep, most of them built on cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia rather than on relaxation. Some are prescription digital treatments, some are apps you simply buy, and some are a sleep library inside a larger meditation service. The difference matters, because the structured programs ask you to restrict your time in bed for a few weeks, which works and is hard. These entries say what the program involves, how long it runs, what it costs, and whether a clinician is involved at any point.
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FDA-cleared prescription digital therapeutic for insomnia using cognitive behavioral therapy, accessed via provider-issued code on your smartphone.
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FDA-cleared digital cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia and anxiety, delivered via employers and health plans to over 500,000 patients.
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Free meditation and sleep app with the world's largest free audio library, serving 30 million users globally.
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Free VA mental health apps for veterans, including PTSD Coach, Insomnia Coach, Mindfulness Coach, and CBT-i Coach for iOS and Android.
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Sleep app with psychoacoustic soundscapes and guided voiceovers for faster sleep onset and power naps.
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Stellar Sleep
NewA CBT-I insomnia app plus a nationwide network of insomnia specialists, with the app HSA/FSA eligible.
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Meditation and sleep app with meditations, hypnotherapy, sleep stories, music and personalized tracks for relaxation and insomnia.
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Free meditation app with 4.1 million users, hundreds of guided meditations and sleep stories, no account or payment required.
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Collection of free and premium sleep apps, podcasts and audiobooks featuring over a million monthly listeners with 35.7 million downloads.
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Free podcast of original bedtime stories and guided sleep meditations, no login or subscription required.
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Sleep and calm meditation app built for mothers from pregnancy through early parenthood, priced weekly from $0.99 with 30-day money-back guarantee.
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Psychiatry and therapy via telehealth and in-person, treating sleep disorders and other conditions across seven states.
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Online psychiatric assessments and treatment with 100+ clinicians across all 50 states, appointments starting at $199.
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Telehealth pharmacy providing online therapy and prescriptions for ADHD, anxiety, depression, and insomnia via US-licensed providers.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a meditation app and a prescription digital treatment?
Meditation apps offer tools like guided sleep stories, music, and relaxation tracks to help you unwind. Prescription digital therapeutics are FDA-cleared programs that use cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia and require a code from a healthcare provider to access the treatment.
Can I get professional medical help or prescriptions through these apps?
Yes. Some services provide online psychiatric assessments and telehealth appointments with clinicians, while others offer telehealth pharmacy services that provide prescriptions via US-licensed providers.
Are there any completely free options available for sleep?
There are several free options, including apps that offer large audio libraries of meditations and sleep stories without requiring an account. You can also find free podcasts featuring bedtime stories and specialized coaching apps provided by the Veterans Affairs.
Do any of these services specialize in specific groups of people?
Some apps are designed for specific needs, such as programs built specifically for mothers from pregnancy through early parenthood. There are also dedicated mental health apps available for veterans through the VA.