Mindfulness Coach vs TapSafetap

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.

TapSafe is your personal walk-home safety companion. Whether you're walking home late at night, exercising outdoors, or traveling alone, TapSafe quietly monitors your safety and helps ensure someone can assist you if needed. TapSafe works with Apple Watch to monitor your heart rate while you walk. If your heart rate suddenly rises above your safety threshold or the app cannot confirm your safety, TapSafe will trigger a safety check-in. Key Features • Real-time heart rate monitoring using Apple Watch • Customizable heart rate safety threshold • Periodic safety check-ins during your walk • Emergency contact support • Simple and easy walk tracking interface • Quick confirmation prompts to ensure you are safe How it works 1. Add an emergency contact. 2. Start a walk from the home screen. 3. TapSafe monitors your heart rate and activity. 4. If TapSafe detects a potential issue, it asks if you are safe. 5. If no response is received, your emergency contact can be notified. TapSafe is designed to run quietly while providing an extra layer of safety when you need it most.