Mindfulness Coach vs Heyy;)

Mindfulness means noticing and paying attention to what is going on in the present moment, without passing judgment on it. Mindfulness has been shown to be effective for reducing stress, improving emotional balance, increasing self-awareness, helping with anxiety and depression, and coping more effectively with chronic pain. Mindfulness Coach 2.0 was developed to help Veterans, Service members, and others learn how to practice mindfulness. The app provides a gradual, self-guided training program designed to help you understand and adopt a simple mindfulness practice. Mindfulness Coach also offers a library of information about mindfulness (for example “What is Mindfulness?”, “How to Anchor Your Attention”), 12 audio-guided mindfulness exercises and a growing catalog of additional exercises available for free download, goal-setting and tracking, a mindfulness mastery assessment to help you track your progress over time, customizable reminders, and access to other support and crisis resources. Mindfulness Coach is free, doesn’t take or share any of your personal information, and doesn’t require add-on purchases. Mindfulness Coach was created by VA’s National Center for PTSD.

the Heyy ;) app connects those struggling with emotional or mental challenges with compassionate listeners. the Heyy ;) app is FREE and completely ANNONYMOUS. Just a simple download and a click, and you're instantly connected with someone who cares. No judgments, just understanding. Everyone who downloads the Heyy ;) app can reach out when they need support, or be a compassionate listener to someone else who is struggling. The app is simple: (1) create an account/login, (2) press the Heyy ;) button to connect to a compassionate listener OR (1) create an account/login, (2) turn on the "Online" switch, (3) receive and accept any inbound connection requests you choose. No names, no attachments, no cost, no judgment, just help and hope! App Features: (i) anonymous messaging; (ii) ability to view past conversations; (iii) view share history; (iv) clear conversations; (v) block and unblock users if necessary; and (vi) if necessary transfer a chat over to the #988 suicide prevention hotline.