Headspace: Meditation & Health
Promotes relaxation with audio exercises.
Application selected by experts
Last updated on June 12th, 2025.
Application selected by a multidisciplinary team — clinicians, patients and researchers — based on an evidence-based approach.
Description
Headspace helps users relax, sleep, and focus through easy-to-follow meditation exercises. Can be used on your own or with the help of a professional.
Free to use, with optional in-app purchases － 14-day free trial, then $89.99/year or $17.99/month
Reasons for Selection
Join simple, step-by-step meditations
Reduce stress and support better sleep
Summary of Our Expert Review
App Evaluation
- Tested by healthcare professionals and patient partners
Evidence and endorsement
- Recommended by trusted organizations
- The app uses one or more evidence-based approaches
- The app’s features are deemed relevant to the needs and issues identified within the local population
- The app’s effectiveness is demonstrated in studies or real-world data
Cybersecurity and privacy
- Complies with a recognized cybersecurity standard or certification
- Applies best practices in cybersecurity and privacy
- The app was updated within the last 6 months
- The app asks for permission before collecting your data
- Data is hosted outside Canada
- The privacy policy clearly outlines how your data is used
User Experience and Acceptability
- Adapted to the Quebec context
- The app is available in French
- Uses clear, accessible language
- Privacy policy is easily accessible before using the app
- Caring tone that respects diverse mental health realities
- Reflects diversity in its content and settings
- No visible ads during use
App Technical Sheet
Information provided by the developer
- Developer
- Headspace Inc.
- Useful links
- Privacy policy
- Available platforms
- Apple
- Android
Support for Using the App
Support is available through the app developer.
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Last update of the content of this page: June 12th, 2025
