Headspace
Meditation, sleep and mental health appA few minutes a day for your head
Highlights
What you can do with it
- A professional using a 15-minute meditation during a lunch break
- A student using sleep content during exam preparation
- A company subscribing employees to meditation and mental health courses
How to use it
- 1 Download Headspace from the app store or open the website
- 2 Register an account using email, Google or Facebook
- 3 Start the free trial, then pick a plan if you continue
- 4 Browse meditation, therapy and sleep content by how you feel
- 5 Follow a course or use sleep content before bed
Who it is for
Pros
- A free trial lets you test the content before subscribing
- Content spans meditation, sleep, coaching and therapy
- A large library with no advertising interruptions
- Enterprise plans exist for teams and organisations
Limitations
- The free trial is limited and a subscription is required afterwards
- The advertised discount is limited-time and may not apply
- Meditation and coaching are not a substitute for clinical treatment
- Therapy availability and insurance coverage vary by region
What Headspace is
Headspace is a mental health app founded in 2010. Its content spans meditation, sleep, coaching and therapy. On the meditation side there are courses ranging from beginner-friendly introductions to daily anxiety-relief sessions. Sleep resources include pre-sleep meditations, sleep aid exercises and relaxing sound effects. Mental health coaching helps you set and work toward your own goals, and online therapy lets you check insurance coverage and find a therapist. An AI companion called Ebb gives personalised suggestions based on how you are feeling. The library holds over 1,000 guided meditations and runs without advertising. Enterprise plans cover comprehensive mental health support for organisations, including options positioned as an Employee Assistance Program replacement. Access starts with a free trial period, and subscriptions are offered annually and monthly with student and family plans, alongside a limited-time discount.
What you can do with it
- Follow meditation courses from beginner to daily anxiety relief
- Use sleep meditations, exercises and soundscapes before bed
- Work with a coach on personal mental health goals
- Check insurance coverage and connect with a therapist
- Get personalised suggestions from the Ebb AI companion
Who it is for
- Busy professionals managing work stress
- People dealing with anxiety or sleep difficulties
- Students working under sustained study pressure
- Organisations providing mental health support to employees
What to watch out for
The free trial is limited and continued use requires a subscription, and the advertised discount is time-limited, so confirm the real recurring price before you commit. More importantly, meditation and coaching are supportive tools rather than clinical treatment: if you are dealing with a serious mental health condition, use the app alongside professional care rather than instead of it. Therapy availability and insurance coverage depend on your region, so check what is actually offered where you live. Finally, an AI companion offers suggestions, not diagnosis, and should not be treated as medical advice.
FAQ
Is Headspace free?
It supports a free trial period. Beyond that, subscription plans are available annually and monthly, with student and family options, plus a limited-time discount.
Does it include therapy?
Yes. Online therapy is offered, and you can check your insurance coverage and find a suitable therapist through the app.
What is the Ebb AI companion?
It is an AI feature that gives personalised suggestions based on your emotional state, aimed at helping you reflect and find targeted support.
Why it is free
What the official page says： free trial
Free limits, trial length and features are decided by the official site and can change at any time.
Product preview
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