Happify - Stress Relief & Resilience

Happify is a transformative platform offering activities and games rooted in scientific research, designed to reduce stress, combat negative thinking, and build resilience. By providing practical tools and programs, it empowers users to improve their emotional health and cultivate a more positive mindset.

Happify recognizes that happiness is a holistic experience, not a single outcome. By addressing mental and emotional barriers, the platform helps users transform their relationship with stress, negativity, and daily challenges. Whether through quick exercises or structured programs, Happify provides the tools to cultivate resilience and embrace a more fulfilling life.

Impact: Real Results in Short Timeframes

An impressive 86% of regular users report improved life satisfaction within just two months. The platform’s effectiveness has been highlighted by major media outlets:

ABC World News: Journalist Mara Schiavocampo tested Happify for five weeks and concluded, “it truly works!”

The New York Times: Described modules as featuring “concise quizzes, games, and exercises” to foster focus on daily positivity.

The TODAY Show: Noted that daily tasks with reward systems help “improve your mood, lower stress, and genuinely feel happy.”

Katie Couric (Yahoo): Highlighted activities like “Uplift,” “Serenity Scene,” and “Gratitude Walk” to address barriers to happiness.

Programs: Tailored to Your Goals

Happify offers over 30 customizable programs targeting key areas such as:

Overcoming negative thinking

Enhancing stress management

Boosting self-esteem

Supporting career growth

Achieving mindfulness through meditation

And more

Pricing and Features

Free Version

Access to introductory activities and programs.

A taste of Happify’s science-backed tools to improve emotional health.

Happify Plus (Paid Subscription)

For deeper engagement, upgrade to Happify Plus (plans start at $11.67/month):

Unlimited access to all 30+ tracks

A detailed 20-page Character Strengths Report created with the VIA Institute

Daily progress tracking and skill development comparisons

Ad-free experience and exclusive content

Subscription Details

Payments are processed via Google Play upon purchase.

Subscriptions auto-renew unless disabled in Account Settings at least 24 hours before the billing cycle ends.

Cancellations are not permitted during an active subscription period.

FEATURES

The science-based wellness app

Millions of engaged members benefit from our personalized Happify app, with evidence-based activities crafted to build essential skills for life. Developed by leading scientists and specialists in positive psychology, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral therapy, Happify’s methods are grounded in years of research. The platform’s activities draw on evidence-based practices to help users reframe perspectives, build habits, and enhance overall life satisfaction.

Change begins here

There are more than 70 month-long programs that guide members through goal-based journeys. Some of our most popular include Conquering Negative Thoughts, Fueling a Successful Career, and Building Mindfulness Through Meditation.

Science-backed activities

Access thousands of science-backed activities, games, and published articles to support your overall wellness. Plus, you’ll have guidance from our clinician-trained Therapeutic Assistant that helps break down complex goals into real-world skills, leading to progress you can track in real-time.

A global wellness app, crafted for you

Poor mental health is a pervasive meta-condition—that’s why we localize content to ensure it’s scientifically sound and culturally appropriate for as many people as possible. Our app is available in 10 languages and over 100 countries around the world.

Benefits with aclinical foundation 

Our STAGER framework helps you build six key skills: Savor, Thank, Aspire, Give, Empathize, and Revive.

It’s with these skills in mind that we’re translating the principles of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), positive psychology, and mindfulness into fun and interactive activities and games. The goal is to help you build wellness skills and form life-changing habits. Because optimism, self-confidence, gratitude, hope, compassion, purpose, and empathy are qualities anyone can own—you just have to learn how. 

Savor 

Savoring is the practice of being mindful and noticing what’s good around you, taking time to intensify your enjoyment of the moment, making a pleasurable experience last for as long as possible.Research by Dr. Fred Bryant, a professor at Loyola University Chicago, shows that those who regularly and frequently savor are happier, more optimistic, and more satisfied with life. Bryant describes savoring as three-fold, meaning we can savor the past (by reminiscing), savor the future (through positive anticipation), or savor the present (by practicing mindfulness).   

Thank 

Being thankful fills us with optimism and self-confidence, knowing that others are there for us. It dampens our desire for “more” of everything—and it deepens our relationships with loved ones. And when we express our gratitude to someone, we get kindness and gratitude in return. In studies led by Dr. Martin Seligman, people have written gratitude letters to someone they've never properly thanked, and seen immediate increases in happiness and decreases in depressive symptoms.    

Aspire

Infusing our lives with meaning can help us feel more positive. You, too, can feel more upbeat about the future and your potential. Studies published by sources including the Journal of Positive Psychology have shown that using your strengths in daily life curbs stress and increases self-esteem and vitality. Participants who imagined their future in an optimistic light increased their levels of happiness over the next six months. Because believing that your goals are within reach promotes a sense of meaning and purpose in life—a key ingredient of happiness.   

Give 

When you give a gift, you make someone happier. But what you might not know is that the giver—not the receiver—reaps even more benefits. Numerous studies show that being kind not only makes us feel less stressed, isolated, and angry—but it makes us feel considerably happier, more connected with the world, and more open to new experiences. Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky asked students to commit five random acts of kindness each week for six weeks. Whereas the control group experienced a reduction in well-being, those who engaged in acts of kindness showed a 42% increase in happiness.  

Empathize 

When we empathize with people, we become less judgmental, frustrated, angry, or disappointed—and we develop patience. We also solidify the bonds with those closest to us. And when we really listen to the points of view of others, they're more likely to do the same for us. Research by Dr. Kristin Neff, a pioneer in the field, suggests that people who have more self-compassion lead healthier, more productive lives than those who are self-critical.   

Revive 

Revive is a call to action, to do something good for yourself today. Physical health is vital to our overall sense of well-being. From the food we eat to fuel our bodies, to the amount and quality of the sleep and exercise we get, the steps we take to do something good for ourselves have a huge impact on our overall health. A Columbia University study has shown that both exercise and good nutrition can have a positive effect on mood and lessen the symptoms of depression.