April is stress awareness month in the US and Canada, and in particular April 16, 2026 (the day after tax day) is National Stress Awareness Day. National Stress Awareness Day brings attention to the need for self care tools in people's lives, and apps like Rootd provide accessible tools to achieve lower stress levels. In fact, a scientific study on the Rootd app showed a decrease in stress levels in participants. In support of stress awareness, we are releasing two new visualizations to help users feel more motivated to proactively manage their stress, have an easier time recognizing their progress and success along the journey, and make more positive decisions when it comes to stress and anxiety. Thanks to Rootd and a user's iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, stress and anxiety support is always accessible on-demand, and seeking that support can be a positive (instead of embarrassing) experience.

March 8, 2026 is International Women's Day. Rootd is created, bootstrapped, and led by a female founder who started on a mission to overcome her anxiety, and help others do the same. Blindsided by what she would later discover was a panic attack during her last year at University, Rootd’s founder Ania started carrying heavy books and journals everywhere she went as a source of comfort. Her thought process in doing this was, ""okay, if the panic attack happens, I have these writings here to remind me that I'm okay and get me through it. It was at that very moment I had the thought that this should be an app."" Rootd has now made its transition from an idea floating in the ether to a real, high functioning and life-saving app with over a million downloads. The journey wasn't easy being a female, the minority in the tech-driven world. Still, Ania pushed forward, knowing that Rootd would make a massive difference in the lives of millions suffering from intense anxiety.

March 8, 2026 is International Women's Day. Rootd is created, bootstrapped, and led by a female founder who started on a mission to overcome her anxiety, and help others do the same. Blindsided by what she would later discover was a panic attack during her last year at University, Rootd’s founder Ania started carrying heavy books and journals everywhere she went as a source of comfort. Her thought process in doing this was, ""okay, if the panic attack happens, I have these writings here to remind me that I'm okay and get me through it. It was at that very moment I had the thought that this should be an app."" Rootd has now made its transition from an idea floating in the ether to a real, high functioning and life-saving app with over a million downloads. The journey wasn't easy being a female, the minority in the tech-driven world. Still, Ania pushed forward, knowing that Rootd would make a massive difference in the lives of millions suffering from intense anxiety.

March 8, 2026 is International Women's Day. Rootd is created, bootstrapped, and led by a female founder who started on a mission to overcome her anxiety, and help others do the same. Blindsided by what she would later discover was a panic attack during her last year at University, Rootd’s founder Ania started carrying heavy books and journals everywhere she went as a source of comfort. Her thought process in doing this was, ""okay, if the panic attack happens, I have these writings here to remind me that I'm okay and get me through it. It was at that very moment I had the thought that this should be an app."" Rootd has now made its transition from an idea floating in the ether to a real, high functioning and life-saving app with over a million downloads. The journey wasn't easy being a female, the minority in the tech-driven world. Still, Ania pushed forward, knowing that Rootd would make a massive difference in the lives of millions suffering from intense anxiety.

March 8, 2026 is International Women's Day. Rootd is created, bootstrapped, and led by a female founder who started on a mission to overcome her anxiety, and help others do the same. Blindsided by what she would later discover was a panic attack during her last year at University, Rootd’s founder Ania started carrying heavy books and journals everywhere she went as a source of comfort. Her thought process in doing this was, ""okay, if the panic attack happens, I have these writings here to remind me that I'm okay and get me through it. It was at that very moment I had the thought that this should be an app."" Rootd has now made its transition from an idea floating in the ether to a real, high functioning and life-saving app with over a million downloads. The journey wasn't easy being a female, the minority in the tech-driven world. Still, Ania pushed forward, knowing that Rootd would make a massive difference in the lives of millions suffering from intense anxiety.

March 8, 2026 is International Women's Day. Rootd is created, bootstrapped, and led by a female founder who started on a mission to overcome her anxiety, and help others do the same. Blindsided by what she would later discover was a panic attack during her last year at University, Rootd’s founder Ania started carrying heavy books and journals everywhere she went as a source of comfort. Her thought process in doing this was, ""okay, if the panic attack happens, I have these writings here to remind me that I'm okay and get me through it. It was at that very moment I had the thought that this should be an app."" Rootd has now made its transition from an idea floating in the ether to a real, high functioning and life-saving app with over a million downloads. The journey wasn't easy being a female, the minority in the tech-driven world. Still, Ania pushed forward, knowing that Rootd would make a massive difference in the lives of millions suffering from intense anxiety.

March 8, 2026 is International Women's Day. Rootd is created, bootstrapped, and led by a female founder who started on a mission to overcome her anxiety, and help others do the same. Blindsided by what she would later discover was a panic attack during her last year at University, Rootd’s founder Ania started carrying heavy books and journals everywhere she went as a source of comfort. Her thought process in doing this was, ""okay, if the panic attack happens, I have these writings here to remind me that I'm okay and get me through it. It was at that very moment I had the thought that this should be an app."" Rootd has now made its transition from an idea floating in the ether to a real, high functioning and life-saving app with over a million downloads. The journey wasn't easy being a female, the minority in the tech-driven world. Still, Ania pushed forward, knowing that Rootd would make a massive difference in the lives of millions suffering from intense anxiety.

March 8, 2026 is International Women's Day. Rootd is created, bootstrapped, and led by a female founder who started on a mission to overcome her anxiety, and help others do the same. Blindsided by what she would later discover was a panic attack during her last year at University, Rootd’s founder Ania started carrying heavy books and journals everywhere she went as a source of comfort. Her thought process in doing this was, "okay, if the panic attack happens, I have these writings here to remind me that I'm okay and get me through it. It was at that very moment I had the thought that this should be an app." Rootd has now made its transition from an idea floating in the ether to a real, high functioning and life-saving app with over a million downloads. The journey wasn't easy being a female, the minority in the tech-driven world. Still, Ania pushed forward, knowing that Rootd would make a massive difference in the lives of millions suffering from intense anxiety.

February is International Boost Self Esteem Month. This month Rootd focuses on boosting self-esteem with Ron, Rootd’s friendly mascot who guides users through daily affirmations and motivational prompts. Ron’s playful, supportive personality makes taking care of him feel fun; whether you’re completing a breathing exercise, journaling, or tackling a Daily Mission. Each Daily Mission is designed so that helping Ron also means helping yourself: practicing gratitude, self-kindness, or grounding techniques. With Ron, building confidence and calm becomes a simple, daily habit that fits into any routine.

February is International Boost Self Esteem Month. This month Rootd focuses on boosting self-esteem with Ron, Rootd’s friendly mascot who guides users through daily affirmations and motivational prompts. Ron’s playful, supportive personality makes taking care of him feel fun; whether you’re completing a breathing exercise, journaling, or tackling a Daily Mission. Each Daily Mission is designed so that helping Ron also means helping yourself: practicing gratitude, self-kindness, or grounding techniques. With Ron, building confidence and calm becomes a simple, daily habit that fits into any routine.

February is International Boost Self Esteem Month. This month Rootd focuses on boosting self-esteem with Ron, Rootd’s friendly mascot who guides users through daily affirmations and motivational prompts. Ron’s playful, supportive personality makes taking care of him feel fun; whether you’re completing a breathing exercise, journaling, or tackling a Daily Mission. Each Daily Mission is designed so that helping Ron also means helping yourself: practicing gratitude, self-kindness, or grounding techniques. With Ron, building confidence and calm becomes a simple, daily habit that fits into any routine.

Blue Monday falls in January 2026 and is often referred to as the saddest day of the year. It has become a moment for people worldwide to reflect on mental health and join a broader conversation about emotional well-being. As we move into a new year, many people continue to struggle with anxiety and other mental health challenges. Whether you are in the middle of a panic attack or going through a more generally anxious period, Rootd is here to support you anytime, anywhere, and for any reason. Thanks to the accessibility of Apple devices like iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, support can be with you at all times. With Rootd on the App Store, you do not have to face your mental health journey alone, on Blue Monday or any other day.

Social obligations, family gatherings, financial concerns, the stress of coordinating various activities... In addition to joy, the holiday season can bring a lot of stress with it. In recognition of this, Rootd will be bringing back our crowd favourite holiday visualizations

This November we're recognizing Perinatal Mental Health Week by highlighting our visualization for pregnancy as well as a Lullaby sleep sound to help both mom and baby find peace and rest. Rootd is there for users with tools for self care and mental health before, during, and after pregnancy.

This November we're recognizing Perinatal Mental Health Week by highlighting our visualization for pregnancy as well as a Lullaby sleep sound to help both mom and baby find peace and rest. Rootd is there for users with tools for self care and mental health before, during, and after pregnancy.

This November we're recognizing Perinatal Mental Health Week by highlighting our visualization for pregnancy as well as a Lullaby sleep sound to help both mom and baby find peace and rest. Rootd is there for users with tools for self care and mental health before, during, and after pregnancy.

This November we're recognizing Perinatal Mental Health Week by highlighting our visualization for pregnancy as well as a Lullaby sleep sound to help both mom and baby find peace and rest. Rootd is there for users with tools for self care and mental health before, during, and after pregnancy.

October 10th is World Mental Health Day. Rootd's mission is to break down barriers to panic attack relief and tackle stigma head-on. We’re thrilled to join the world in recognizing the importance of mental health. To mark this special occasion, we're integrating iOS18 updates to make the panic relief tool, the Rootr, even more accessible via your phone's action button. You'll now have immediate relief opening Rootd instantly from the side of your phone. On World Mental Health Day—and every day—Rootd is here to help you proactively manage your self-care and mental health journey. Let’s celebrate together by prioritizing our well-being!

October 10th is World Mental Health Day. Rootd's mission is to break down barriers to panic attack relief and tackle stigma head-on. We’re thrilled to join the world in recognizing the importance of mental health. To mark this special occasion, we're integrating iOS18 updates to make the panic relief tool, the Rootr, even more accessible via your phone's action button. You'll now have immediate relief opening Rootd instantly from the side of your phone. On World Mental Health Day—and every day—Rootd is here to help you proactively manage your self-care and mental health journey. Let’s celebrate together by prioritizing our well-being!

October 10th is World Mental Health Day. Rootd's mission is to break down barriers to panic attack relief and tackle stigma head-on. We’re thrilled to join the world in recognizing the importance of mental health. To mark this special occasion, we're integrating iOS18 updates to make the panic relief tool, the Rootr, even more accessible via your phone's action button. You'll now have immediate relief opening Rootd instantly from the side of your phone. On World Mental Health Day—and every day—Rootd is here to help you proactively manage your self-care and mental health journey. Let’s celebrate together by prioritizing our well-being!

It's back to school season, which can be exciting, but for too many it's a time when anxiety sneaks up when you least expect it. Rootd will release a new in-app event to challenge users to consistently complete their daily anxiety management checklist. Being proactive goes a long way to making sure you won't need to be reactive when it comes to panic attack and anxiety management, and Rootd is here to help any time or place you need.

It's back to school season, which can be exciting, but for too many it's a time when anxiety sneaks up when you least expect it. Rootd will release a new in-app event to challenge users to consistently complete their daily anxiety management checklist. Being proactive goes a long way to making sure you won't need to be reactive when it comes to panic attack and anxiety management, and Rootd is here to help any time or place you need.

For the end of the summer season Rootd is launching a new and motivating way to track self care and engagement: Healing streaks. Users will now be able to redeem points to reinforce their streaks and use a widget to reinforce positive habits and provide a sense of accomplishment. This new feature will not only help track self-care, but also enhance user's commitment to their mental health journey, leveraging Rootd's tools and resources on a daily basis.

For the end of the summer season Rootd is launching a new and motivating way to track self care and engagement: Healing streaks. Users will now be able to redeem points to reinforce their streaks and use a widget to reinforce positive habits and provide a sense of accomplishment. This new feature will not only help track self-care, but also enhance user's commitment to their mental health journey, leveraging Rootd's tools and resources on a daily basis.

For the end of the summer season Rootd is launching a new and motivating way to track self care and engagement: Healing streaks. Users will now be able to redeem points to reinforce their streaks and use a widget to reinforce positive habits and provide a sense of accomplishment. This new feature will not only help track self-care, but also enhance user's commitment to their mental health journey, leveraging Rootd's tools and resources on a daily basis.