Supporting mental health: how the COVID Coach app helps users manage stress and reach their goals during the pandemic.

Overview

CUSTOMER
U.S Department of Veterans Affairs – Covid Coach
DURATION
6 months
SECTOR
Mental health
TEAM SIZE
4

Customer & Challenge

During the Covid-19 pandemic, managing stress and achieving personal goals became increasingly challenging for many individuals. The National Center for PTSD sought to create a resource to support mental health during this unprecedented time.

The goal? To develop a mobile app that provided tools for stress management, emotional regulation, and personal growth, empowering users to navigate pandemic-related challenges with confidence.

Takeway

Stress management made simple
The COVID Coach app offers tools to help users identify stress triggers, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and build resilience.

Track progress and achieve goals
Users can monitor their emotional well-being and track progress toward personal goals, providing a sense of accomplishment and direction.

Comprehensive mental health support
The app includes a range of evidence-based tools such as mindfulness exercises, mood tracking, and customizable self-care plans, ensuring support is tailored to individual needs.

Accessible for all
Designed for broad accessibility, COVID Coach is available to anyone, regardless of whether they are connected to VA services. This makes it a versatile tool for mental health support during challenging times.