Headspace to offer K-12 teachers free access during coronavirus

Mar 18 2020, 12:02 am

In this time of stress and strain, popular zen-focused meditation app Headspace has announced that it will provide free subscriptions to K-12 school teachers.

Detailed in an update given by Headspace CEO Rich Pierson, the application will offer any teacher or support worker employed in the public school system a free subscription to the service. This gives them full access to the mountain of calm and relaxation tools built by Headspace.

“We know the impact on teachers and caregivers in light of school closures and social distancing measures,” writes Pierson. The offer stands for any teacher, administrator, or support staff member for grades K-12 in Canada, the UK, Australia, and the US.

Included with the offering for teachers, is a slew of “tools and tips for talking mindfully with young people” during a crisis such as this.

Teachers will be able to claim a free premium Headspace account that will last until the rest of 2020.

In addition to helping out those with their boots on the ground, Headspace has also served up a “Weathering the storm” playlist that is free for all who download the app, even without a subscription.

Pierson describes the curated and free system as a “collection of meditation and mindfulness content in the Headspace app for people around the world, available in English, French, German, Spanish, and Portuguese.”

Headspace’s CEO also details that employers can claim a premium package for their employees for free during the coronavirus crisis.

“As experts in workplace mental health, we understand the profound and lasting impact this global health crisis has had on employees and their families everywhere,” says Pierson.

“This is our small way of helping people around the world find some calm and compassion for themselves and those around them in a truly trying time.”

With coronavirus on the rise, BC public health authorities are reminding individuals who attend events and large gatherings to monitor their health for signs and symptoms of COVID-19. And if you’re not feeling well, they recommend staying home at this time. Also, due to unexpected cancellations, please check the event you plan to attend is still taking place. Keep up with COVID-19 news here.

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