United Kingdom Mental Health Apps Market Insights Forecasts to 2033

• The U.K. Mental Health Apps Market Size was valued at USD 187.12 Million in 2023.
• The Market Size is Growing at a CAGR of 16.57% from 2023 to 2033
• The UK Mental Health Apps Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 867.07 Million by 2033

The U.K. Mental Health Apps Market Size is Anticipated to Reach USD 867.07 Million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 16.57% from 2023 to 2033.

Market Overview

Apps for smartphones and computers that are used by individuals to manage their mental health are referred to as mental health apps. These applications assist users in controlling their drug regimens, lowering stress levels, and keeping an eye on disorder symptoms. Virtual therapy is available to users for a variety of diseases, including anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, and PTSD. The primary operating systems for mental health applications are iOS, Android, and others. These apps are used for managing stress, anxiety, depression, and well-being, among other things. They are also used for managing meditation. Apps for mental health can also be quite helpful, providing tasks and assistance to help people manage stress and identify patterns in their thoughts and emotions. Features like stress management methods, guided meditation, mood monitoring, and cognitive behavioral therapy activities are frequently included. Additionally, in the UK, over 15 million people have one or more chronic disorders in 2022, and over 4 million of those individuals are dealing with mental health concerns, according to a report by the Mental Health Foundation.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the UK mental health apps market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the United Kingdom mental health apps market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the U.K. mental health apps market.

Driving Factors

In the UK, individuals are becoming more conscious of and knowledgeable about mental health difficulties, which motivates them to look for support and assistance. Roughly 25% of the population in England suffers from a mental health condition each year, or '1 in 4 persons'; of these, 1 in 6 reports having a common mental health problem, such as anxiety or depression, in any given week. The UK's mental health app business is expanding as a result of the rising incidence of mental health issues. Additionally, to meet the varying needs and interests of users, the UK mental health applications industry provides a wide range of services, such as counseling, psychotherapy, meditation, mindfulness practices, mood monitoring, managing stress, and peer support. Furthermore, the UK's increasing use of smartphones and the internet has further fueled market expansion during the projection period.

Restraining Factors

Users frequently share sensitive personal information and health data on digital platforms, generating worries about data safety, confidentiality, and abuse. These issues provide serious problems for the market for mental health apps.

Market Segmentation

The UK mental health apps market share is classified into platform and application.

• The android segment is expected to hold the greatest market share through the forecast period.    

The U.K. mental health apps market is segmented by platform into iOS, android, and others. Among these, the android segment is expected to hold the greatest market share through the forecast period. On Android smartphones and tablets, subscription packages for mental health applications are relatively less expensive than on iOS devices. Downloads on smartphones and tablets with Android are consequently significantly greater.

• The depression and anxiety management segment is anticipated to hold a significant share of the United Kingdom mental health apps market during the forecast period.       

Based on the application, the UK mental health apps market is divided into depression and anxiety management, meditation management, stress management, wellness management, and others. Among these, the depression and anxiety management segment is anticipated to hold a significant share of the United Kingdom mental health apps market during the forecast period. Rising knowledge about mental health applications for the therapy of disorders such as depression and anxiety, as well as the increasing incidence of these problems, are some of the main drivers driving the growth of this market.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the U.K. mental health apps market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Headspace
• Calm
• SilverCloud Health
• Woebot
• Daylio
• Mindfulness Coach
• Breathe
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Player
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting And Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Recent Developments

• In June 2024, Uwill, the fastest-growing mental health and wellness provider in the country, has partnered exclusively to bring Headspace to more than 2 million students at 300 universities across 50 states and 40 countries.

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at the UK, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2033. Spherical Insights has segmented the United Kingdom Mental Health Apps Market based on the below-mentioned segments:

United Kingdom Mental Health Apps Market, By Platform

• iOS
• Android
• Others

United Kingdom Mental Health Apps Market, By Application

• Depression and Anxiety Management
• Meditation Management
• Stress Management
• Wellness Management
• Others