Are there any apps or resources to help DS (17) with a break up, advice in general too.

[GoldenSlumber7]

DS made the difficult decision to end his relationship with his GF of a year. It’s been coming for some time, DS has not been happy felt he wanted to see her more than his GF did. It’s not been a sudden thing.

His GF seemed to take it well but then blocked him on all SM. This I believe is the best thing but this is the part DS is struggling with as even though they’ve not seen each other a great deal throughout the week due to studies etc. they’ve constantly been in touch via messages, calls etc and even though this was his decision, he’s finding this part really difficult.

This is his first experience of a break up and I’m trying my best to be an ear for him, supporting him and just letting him know I’m here if he needs me but it’s hard, even though this was his decision.

Any tips on helping, any apps out there that may help? It’s so hard, I feel hurt for both of them.

This bears repeating in bold:

There's good research from academic psychology that says people who don't have a severe mental health disorder, like your son, OP, are more at risk of mental health harm by doing these kind of check-ins. That healthy people going through difficult times are better served by being out and about in their peer groups, talking to and having quality time with trusted family and generally just working through the rough patch through time and busyness. Exercise and sleep are also important.

Op, trust yourself that you have better answers than just an app or outside sources who don't know your son. He will be okay and he's probably going to be okay sooner rather than later if he doesn't ruminate on the breakup.