Mindfulness Coach

iOS: available in the App Store

Android: available in the Play Store

Mindfulness means paying attention, on purpose, to whatever 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. This app was developed to help Veterans, Service members, and others learn how to practice mindfulness. It offers exercises, information, and a tracking log so that you can optimize your practice.

More details about this app can be found on the National Center for PTSD website.

National Center for PTSD’s one-page overview (PDF)

National Center for PTSD’s printable pamphlet (PDF)

List of iRest additional downloads (DOCX)

Introduction to the Mindfulness Coach app (YouTube)

Hoffman, J.E., Wald, L.H., Batten, S., Walser, R., Kuhn, E., Greene, C., Ruzek, J.I., & Weingardt, K. (2014). Mindfulness Coach (Version 1.2). [Mobile application software]. Retrieved from http://itunes.apple.com.

Questions or suggestions about this app? The National Center for PTSD can be reached by emailing MobileMentalHealth@va.gov.