Headspace Care (Ginger)

Ginger is now Headspace Care

Headspace Care offers confidential mental health support with live, text-based coaching, video-based therapy and psychiatry, and a library of skill-building resources — all from the privacy of your smartphone.

Our coaching model

Coaches provide support through real-time, text-based conversations in the app, so you can easily and privately chat with a coach anytime, anywhere. Coaches are available 24/7 for immediate in-the-moment care and via regularly scheduled sessions. We know texting isn’t easy for everyone, which is why we also offer a speech-to-text option. Coaches also help you get the right level of care and can direct you to a Headspace Care therapist or psychiatrist if you need extra support.

About our mental health coaches

Headspace Care coaches are trained professionals with an advanced degree and/or coaching certification. Headspace Care coaches have at least two years of professional work experience and undergo an additional 100+ hours of specialized training every year. Coaches are full-time employees of Headspace Care, and yes — they’re real people.

Therapy and psychiatry

When more support is needed, video-based sessions with a licensed therapist and/or psychiatrist are available, with evening and weekend hours. If you feel therapy and psychiatry may be helpful, please reach out to a coach.

Guided resources

Our in-app library of skill-building resources includes activities, podcasts, videos, articles, and more. New recommendations are suggested based on your needs and can help you with a range of topics, such as anxiety, stress, relationships, and career challenges.

Available in Spanish

Headspace Care is available in Spanish for individuals who are age 18 and older and have access through their employer or organization. Headspace Care in Spanish will be available soon for all health plan members.

Confidential and secure

Conversations between you and your care team are confidential. Headspace Care is HIPAA and EU GDPR compliant and HITRUST CSF certified.

What does it cost?

Select employers and organizations offer Headspace Care, including unlimited mental health coaching, at no cost to their employees, members, and their dependents. Depending on your employer or organization’s plan, you may have a limited number of therapy and psychiatry sessions covered, after which you would be responsible for the cost of the session not covered by your insurance. Depending on your health plan, the cost for accessing therapy and psychiatry services through Headspace Care may vary depending on your specific benefit plan. Please contact your benefits administrator for more information.

Get started

If you have access through your employer, download the app and tap “My Organization,” and follow the steps. If you have access through your health plan, you may have received an email from Headspace Care with a unique code. Simply download the app, tap “Enter an Access Code,” then enter the code from the Headspace Care email and follow the steps.

Headspace Care is a mobile game that focuses on mental health and self-care. The game features a chatbot named Ginger, who provides personalized support and guidance to users. Ginger uses artificial intelligence (AI) to understand the user's needs and provide tailored advice and resources.

Gameplay

The game begins with a brief assessment that helps Ginger understand the user's current mental health status. Based on the assessment, Ginger provides personalized recommendations for activities, exercises, and resources that can help the user improve their well-being.

Users can engage with Ginger through text-based conversations. They can share their thoughts, feelings, and experiences, and Ginger will respond with supportive and helpful messages. Ginger can also provide reminders, encouragement, and motivation to help users stay on track with their self-care goals.

Activities and Exercises

Headspace Care offers a variety of activities and exercises designed to promote mental well-being. These include:

* Mindfulness exercises: Guided meditations and breathing exercises to help users reduce stress, anxiety, and improve focus.

* Cognitive exercises: Activities to challenge negative thoughts, build self-esteem, and improve problem-solving skills.

* Mood trackers: Tools to help users monitor their mood and identify patterns that may be affecting their well-being.

* Community support: A forum where users can connect with others who are also working on their mental health.

Benefits

Headspace Care has been shown to have a number of benefits for users, including:

* Reduced stress and anxiety: The mindfulness exercises and cognitive activities can help users manage stress, reduce anxiety, and improve their overall mood.

* Improved sleep: The relaxation techniques and mood trackers can help users improve their sleep quality and duration.

* Increased self-esteem and confidence: The positive affirmations and self-care activities can help users build self-esteem and confidence.

* Enhanced coping skills: The exercises and resources provided by Ginger can help users develop coping skills for dealing with difficult emotions and situations.

Conclusion

Headspace Care is a valuable tool for individuals looking to improve their mental health and well-being. The personalized support, evidence-based activities, and community support make it a comprehensive and effective resource for anyone looking to take control of their mental health.