Posts Tagged ‘meditation’
Meditation app Headspace raises $93 million in equity and debt to accelerate clinical validation and geographic expansion
Headspace raises $93 million in equity and debt as it pursues clinical validation for mindfulness (TechCrunch): “Headspace, the Los Angeles-based mindfulness and meditation company locked in a bitter competitive struggle with Calm for leadership in the mental wellness world, has raised new capital to try to take the pole position. The company has just closed…
Read MoreStudy finds a key ingredient in mindfulness training: Acceptance (not acquiescence)
Life can be stressful. Whether it’s the stress that comes with having too much work to do in too little time, fulfilling caregiving obligations, or dealing with a major illness or setback, sometimes it can be hard to cope. In response to stress, many people today are turning to meditation or mindfulness apps (myself included). But…
Read MoreAwesome: Brain scans shed light on the brain networks supporting Awe
_______________ When was the last time you experienced awe? Perhaps you were stopped in your tracks by a beautiful vista on a recent hike, or captivated by a painting at your local art museum, or moved to tears at a concert or church. Or maybe you were just sitting on your couch breathlessly watching an…
Read MoreWill personalized meditation apps be able to replicate the experience of working with a coach?
__________ ‘Mental fitness’ startup Elevate Labs launches a personalized meditation app called Balance (TechCrunch): “While investors are already writing big checks for meditation startups, Elevate Labs founder and CEO Jesse Pickard said that none of the existing meditation apps can replace the experience of working with a human coach.
Read MoreTrend: Consumers increasingly taking care of their behavioral health via DIY tools like these
_______ 8 consumer-friendly digital tools to support behavioral health (mobihealth news): “From virtual therapy to mindfulness and meditation aids, there’s little shortage of digital tools catching investors’ eyes and breaking into the crowded behavioral health market. Although a number of these services are positioning their business to focus on payers and employers, many others are…
Read MoreThree key insights to celebrate the holidays meaningfully
___ There is plenty of evidence to convince us that social connection is key to well-being. But relationships are complicated, bringing good and bad into our lives. Let us share a few key insights from scientific studies published in 2018 on topics relevant to leading a meaningful life. They won’t solve all of our social problems—but…
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