Meditation apps like Headspace are offering free subscriptions to healthcare workers amid the coronavirus pandemic
Although the free premium tier is only accessible to U.S.-based healthcare providers, Headspace says that it is actively working with global NGOs, health systems and government officials to identify healthcare providers in other countries.
The platform also offers a free collection of content, called “Weathering The Storm,” to help manage anxious thoughts and stress, and on Tuesday, it announced additional meditation and mindfulness resources for those living inAlthough Headspace was among the first mindfulness apps to provide free resources in direct response to the ongoing public health crisis, it’s since been joined by others.
“Healthcare workers are taking care of us, so we want to take care of them,” said Breethe cofounder Lynne Goldberg. “We're all in this together." Many Americans can attest to the emotional toll of the coronavirus as it continues to upend nearly every facet of life. For healthcare workers, who are tasked with making quick life or death decisions all while risking their own lives, the mental and psychological burden weighs even heavier.
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