At your mental capacity? Try the Headspace App

KELLY FENG Managing Editor

help with mental health.

Headspace advertises itself as medidation made simple.

There is no shortage of reasons why college students often experience stress and depression, leading to mental health issues. Adjusting to college can be stressful, especially for first-year students, from a packed academic schedule to struggling to adapt to a new environment.

The good news is that there has never been a better time to seek

We can access mental health apps such as Headspace thanks to the digital age. This app, which is normally $12.99, is available for free through the Madison College Recreation app. Headspace advertises itself as meditation made simple. Audio and video clips teach life and self-awareness skills in just a few minutes daily.

The Headspace app centers its theme around meditation. Meditation is nothing new, and it has been around since 1500 BC. The oldest written documentation from that time in India, Dhyana or Jhana is referenced as the training of the mind, often interpreted as meditation.

Meditators strive to connect with their body in every activity and moment, where they become mindful of how their emotions influence their behavior.

The Headspace menu bar has four categories you can toggle between: Meditate, Sleep, Move and Focus.

Meditate

Meditation courses are guided meditations centered around different topics: grief, inspiring creativity, boosting confidence and finding focus.

Sleep

A common reason people turn