# HeadGear

> Mental fitness app with a 30-day challenge for wellbeing and resilience. (iPhone/iPad app by Black Dog Institute.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/headgear/id1160049475 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Black Dog Institute](https://appshunter.io/developer/336288119)
- Category: Health & Fitness
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 172 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-05-16
- Data updated: 2026-07-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/headgear/id1160049475/reviews.md

## What is HeadGear?

HeadGear is an app for building your mental fitness. It guides you through an engaging 30-day challenge designed to improve your wellbeing and resilience. In fact, HeadGear has even been scientifically proven to prevent depression!

Based on recognised and evidence-based psychological approaches including behavioural activation and mindfulness, Headgear you can boost your mental fitness with simple, practical activities that will only take five to ten minutes per day. You’ll learn skills to better relax, reduce and manage stress, stay active, improve sleep, connect better with friends and deal with difficult situations.

The app also offers links to mental health help and support options and quick access to audio tracks, videos and strategies to support ongoing mental health maintenance.

Designed with a male audience in mind, HeadGear is also appropriate for anyone looking to build good mental health.

HeadGear was designed and developed by Black Dog Institute in partnership with beyondblue and funding support from the Movember Foundation.

Download HeadGear today and toughen your nut!

Terms of Use: https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/headgear-product-information

For more information visit https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/headgear

## Key features

- 30-day mental fitness challenge
- Evidence-based psychological approaches
- Daily 5-10 minute practical activities
- Stress management techniques
- Improved sleep and relaxation
- Links to mental health support

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/headgear/id1160049475/reviews.md

### 4/5 — This is one of the very few mental health apps I actually enjoyed

*2021-08-12, version 1.1.44*

I’ve tried numerous apps for mental health from CBT, meditation, to DBT, etc. Majority of the apps have similar issues, they only offer a portion of the techniques and resources when it’s free, the techniques free are very limited in reducing anxiety or depression symptoms, their apps look extremely convoluted making it difficult to navigate, the ones that offer free tips or methods are mixed in with options you can’t unlock unless you pay for it therefore preventing users from filtering out what they actually can use if it’s free, many apps only offer meditation which I know personally can be boring but not only that the way it’s articulated makes it boring and discouraging, many apps have you talk to AI which is cool and all but sometimes those things add also annoying and they either don’t decipher what you’re saying or you’re offered options what you say. A lot of those apps don’t show you how you should initiate the process or they offer really stupid suggestions that when you read them you think “Yeah, I’m not going to drink a glass of water as a step for my mental health.” This one doesn’t give you extreme pressure and doesn’t make you pay for anything. The videos aren’t 15 minutes long and don’t suggest just to practice meditation. My only suggestion is omitting the questions about working or giving the option to answer that you don’t work. I currently don’t work and had to lie on those questions since it didn’t apply to me. I also see you currently conduct research studies and I would like to participate even though I live in the USA. I tried to email you instead with those entire response however could not find a direct listing. Again thank you for this app. I definitely will recommend it to my friends who currently suffer from many issues. If I can be of any assistance whether it’s additional feedback, help with research studies, what other individuals are seeking in regards to mental health apps please let me know.

### 5/5 — Superb app

*2021-02-08, version 1.1.42*

I don’t think I’ve ever written a review for an app before but felt i should for this app. Headgear is an excellent app, well created and very helpful. No touchy feely stuff just lots of practical advice.

## Frequently asked questions about HeadGear

### What is HeadGear?

HeadGear is a free mental fitness app designed to improve your wellbeing and resilience through a 30-day challenge. It utilizes evidence-based psychological approaches like mindfulness and behavioral activation.

### How long does it take to use HeadGear daily?

The practical activities in HeadGear are designed to take only five to ten minutes per day, making it easy to incorporate into your routine.

### What kind of psychological approaches does HeadGear use?

HeadGear is based on recognized and evidence-based psychological approaches including behavioral activation and mindfulness, aiming to provide practical skills for users.

### Does HeadGear offer support for mental health issues?

Yes, the app provides links to mental health help and support options, as well as quick access to audio tracks, videos, and strategies for ongoing mental health maintenance.

### What is the age rating for HeadGear?

HeadGear has an age rating of 17+, indicating it is intended for mature audiences.

### On which devices can I use HeadGear?

HeadGear is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices.

### How often is HeadGear updated?

The latest version of HeadGear is 1.1.44, and it was last updated on March 7, 2021.

### What is the user rating for HeadGear?

HeadGear has a high user rating of 4.7 stars based on 3 ratings.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.44 — 2021-03-07

We've added the ability to edit questionnaire and mood gauge responses, as well as some other minor tweaks and improvements.

### 1.1.42 — 2021-01-15

- New colours applied to the 'Recalibrate' tool to better support users who live with colour blindness.
- New daily challenge activity for users that don't consume alcohol.
- Risk quiz has been streamlined with relevant questions pre-filled where the user has indicated a response during registration for the app.

### 1.1.40 — 2020-10-30

Bug fixes and improvements.

### 1.1.39 — 2020-09-25

Bug fixes and improvements.

### 1.1.35 — 2020-08-27

Bug fixes and improvements

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