During April’s Stress Awareness Month, check out these three (free) VA apps that feature stress management tools to support your self-care.

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1️⃣ Mindfullness Coach: The Mindfulness Coach app teaches you how to build a simple mindfulness practice. Mindfulness means noticing and paying attention to what is going on in the present moment.
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gov.va.mobilehealth.ncptsd.mindfulnesscoach
iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mindfulness-coach/id804284729

2️⃣ PTSD Coach: It was originally launched in 2011 to help veterans manage acute stress wherever and whenever it arises. Today, the app is very popular with Veterans, and its recent updates include many new tools and resources to help manage PTSD symptoms.
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=is.vertical.ptsdcoach
iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ptsd-coach/id430646302

3️⃣ VetChange:  The VetChange app is designed to help anyone who is concerned about their drinking and would like to cut down or quit. You will gain insight into how your drinking relates to different moods and situations, learn about alcohol use and posttraumatic stress, and track your progress.
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pavir.explorer.vetchange
iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/vetchange/id1550206382

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