APRIL 2021 BCBUSINESS 43
It's a challenging time for people
across the world as the
COVID-19
pandemic has taken away many of
the hobbies and pleasures we used
to depend on. But to help combat the
glum, you can choose from a slew of
locally made apps.
■ ORGANIZED NON-CHAOS
A couple of nonprofits have
jumped into the game, such as
BC Children's Hospital, which
created Breathr to introduce the
concept of mindfulness and allow
an easy access point. Another out-
fit, Anxiety BC, built MindShift,
which deploys strategies based on
cognitive behavioural therapy to
help users confront their anxiety.
■ MINDING THE GAP
Several B.C. entrepreneurs aim to
bridge the gap between wellness
and technology. Sean Burke
co-founded Vancouver investing
startup FrontFundr before launching
CheckingIn, a free tool to help
increase self-awareness and mind-
fulness. BCBusiness 30 Under 30
winner Ania Wysocka developed
Victoria-based Rootd to assist
people who suffer panic attacks.
There's also Vancouver clinical
psychologist Andrew Miki
and his app Starling Minds,
which strives to make digital-
based mental health therapy
widely available.
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DON'T WORRY,
BE APPY
Need a mental wellness
boost? Keep these local
online tools in mind
by Nathan Caddell
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