This page lists mental health-related accessibility tools to help all Microsoft Windows and Microsoft 365 users. We offer support for people who have a mental health condition such as bipolar disorder, anxiety, PTSD, or depression. Our tools can help with focus, reading, and attention.
Set up Windows to fit your needs
Minimize visual distractions (Turn off animation and transparency effects)
Simplify the Start menu
Clean up taskbar clutter
How to use the taskbar in Windows
Use Focus assist to block alerts and notifications
Choose the notifications you want to see and hear
Limit late-night notifications
Choose which apps display notifications
Enable text suggestions in Windows
Work with focus
Read with fewer distractions (Immersive Reader)
Stay on top of your to-dos
Create Outlook tasks in OneNote
Getting started with Planner in Teams
Change the look and feel of Office
Build better work habits with Microsoft Viva Insights
Use your keyboard effectively
Keyboard shortcuts in Microsoft 365
Windows keyboard shortcuts for accessibility
Use Search/Tell Me (find the command you want)
Find what you need with Microsoft Search in Office
Do things quickly with Tell Me
Other helpful tools
Accessibility Checker (check that your emails and documents are accessible)
Improve accessibility with the Accessibility Checker
Check accessibility while you work in Office apps
Make your content accessible to everyone with the Accessibility Checker
Rules for the Accessibility Checker
Learn about Windows Hello and set it up (sign in without a password)
