Clarus: Mental Health

Clarus is a mental health companion built in Ireland, for Irish adults. It’s free, private, and designed for the days when “I’m grand” isn’t the full story. No account needed. No ads. No paywall. Just practical tools you can use in five minutes.

WHAT’S INSIDE ▸ CBT Toolkit — 20 evidence-based pillars with 49 techniques. From thought records and cognitive restructuring to anger management, grief, financial stress, and neurodivergence support. Step-by-step, no jargon. ▸ AI Companion — Talk through what’s on your mind with a thoughtful AI that listens, asks good questions, and never judges. Not a therapist — a space to think out loud. ▸ Mood Tracking — Log how you’re feeling with mood tags, reflections, and pattern insights. See what lifts you and what drains you over time. ▸ Breathing Exercises — Four guided patterns including box breathing with a visual trace. Slow, meditative pacing designed to actually calm your nervous system. ▸ Guided Meditation — Timer-based meditation with eight ambient soundscapes. Rain, ocean, wind, creek, fire, night sounds, birdsong, and white noise. ▸ Journaling — Daily prompts, emotion-based writing, and a “just three words” option for the days when more feels like too much. ▸ Signs & Check-In — Recognise signs of burnout, anxiety, depression, substance use, trauma, and neurodivergence — in yourself and others. Includes a guided check-in and conversation coach. ▸ Wellbeing Assessment — 14 questions across six life domains. A clear picture of where you’re at, with no judgment. ▸ 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding — A guided sensory exercise to bring you back to the present when anxiety or panic hits. ▸ The Pause — 30 seconds of stillness when you can’t face a full exercise. An orb, a breath, a daily message. That’s it. ▸ Apple Watch — Log your mood from your wrist in two taps. Includes a one-minute breathing exercise. ▸ Home Screen Widget — A gentle reminder to check in, right on your home screen. ▸ Health Insights — Connect Apple Health to see how sleep and activity relate to your mood patterns. ▸ 46 Articles — Covering anxiety, low mood, stress, loneliness, grief, sleep, relationships, anger, alcohol, work pressure, and financial stress. Written for Irish adults, not clinical textbooks. ▸ Crisis Support — One-tap access to Irish services: Pieta House, Samaritans, Crisis Text Line, and 27 professional and community resources.

BUILT DIFFERENT ▸ 100% free. No premium tier, no feature locks, no “upgrade to unlock.” ▸ No account required. Open the app, start using it. ▸ Private. Data stays on your device and your iCloud. Encrypted with AES-256. ▸ Built in Ireland. Irish crisis resources, Irish cultural context, Irish voice. ▸ Covers what others won’t. Alcohol awareness, financial stress, neurodivergence, carer burnout, and grief — not just mindfulness and sleep. Clarus won’t replace a therapist. But it might help you understand yourself a little better — and that’s where everything starts.

Clarus is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your GP or a qualified health provider before making any medical decisions. Health information in this app is sourced from the HSE, WHO, Healthy Ireland Survey, and other published research.

Questions or feedback? hello@clarusapp.ie