The following apps have been suggested by our members and the policing community to assist individual members and their families.
Mindfulness Coach
https://mobile.va.gov/app/mindfulness-coach
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.
Headspace
Stress less with meditation. Get the best sleep ever. Live a mindful life. Headspace is a global leader in mindfulness and meditation through its app and online content offerings. We believe that mindfulness should encompass every aspect of life, not just when you’re sitting to meditate. We provide unique tools and resources to mindfulness rooted in authentic expertise dating back 2,000 years and backed by proven scientific research. We offer inspiration, guidance, and support to living a mindful life in the pursuit of improving the health and happiness of the world.
Insight Timer
https://insighttimer.com/en-ca
The #1 free app for sleep, anxiety and stress with more than 100k guided meditations led by the best teachers from Canada and the world.
Calm
Calm – Meditate, Sleep, Relax
Calm is the #1 app for sleep and meditation. Discover a happier, healthier you through our meditations, sleep stories, music, and more.
PocketWell
The PocketWell app offers new resources, including a self-assessment tool and track that monitors your mental well-being and mood, along with connecting to the WTC portal; the latter offers free confidential sessions with social workers, psychologists and other professionals, via telephone.