Wellness Corner

Here at Stride, we want to help you make personal strides toward a better future. And in today's uncertain climate, we know that prioritizing mental health is more important than ever.

Apps and Websites

Headspace

• Science-backed meditation and mindfulness strategies
• Free resources on website: https://www.headspace.com/ny

​Shine

• App for download (Apple Best App of 2018)
• Free resources on website: https://advice.shinetext.com/
• Project specific to coronavirus anxiety, including a section on financial anxiety and stress: https://www.virusanxiety.com/

Calm

• One of the most popular meditation services
• Blog contains free meditations, reflections, and other resources: https://blog.calm.com/take-a-deep-breath

All Mental Health

• Website with guides geared toward COVID-19 related topics, though recommendations are helpful for life and general mental health
• https://coronavirus.allmentalhealth.org/

Coa

• Expert-led classes and group for proactive self-growth, mental health, and emotional fitness, including free classes during the pandemic
• https://www.joincoa.com/classes#upcoming-experiences

Ginger Roots

• Free resources on a variety of topics to help one stay grounded
• Personalized care options
• https://www.ginger.io/roots

Sanvello

• Clinically-proven strategies based on cognitive behavioral therapy
• Offers an app for download and a variety of free resources
• https://www.sanvello.com/

Big Health’s Sleepio

• Web and app based digital therapeutic service to improve sleep and mental health
• https://www.bighealth.com/sleepio

Nod

• App designed for students to help improve mental health and build stronger connections, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing
• https://heynod.com/

Articles and Videos

TED Talks

• TED’s collection of talks about mental health
• https://www.ted.com/topics/mental+health

Neuro Wellness Spa

• Guide to the top 100 mental health and wellness blogs of 2020
• https://neurowellnessspa.com/mental-health-blogs-2020/

Anxiety and Depression Association of America’s YouTube

• Webinars and informational videos
• https://www.youtube.com/c/GotAnxiety-ADAA/videos

No Shame On U

• Non-profit seeking to end the stigma around mental health, raise awareness, and provide helpful resources
• Informative website that includes a page of links to US resources to find services closer to home or digitally
• http://www.noshameonu.org/mental-health-resources