Start your mental fitness journey this World Mental Health Day with an alphabeats giveaway

Recently, Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, spoke at the United Nations about a shift we need to make in how we discuss mental health:

"Good mental health, mental fitness, is not a luxury — it is a necessity for every single one of us."

That nuance – adding the term mental fitness alongside mental health is important. It also seems to be a nuance the Duke is quite passionate about.

That’s a movement we can get behind. In fact, mental fitness is a term we’ve always embraced at alphabeats because it reflects our deeply felt belief that mental health isn’t just about addressing problems, but about taking a proactive stance to manage and care for your mental state of being. 

As World Mental Health Day approaches on October 10th, we can reflect on how far we’ve come as a society in destigmatizing the topic of mental health, but also how far we still have to go in making mental fitness a priority. We are not yet to the point where taking 15 minutes to exercise your mind is as critical as getting in your daily 10k steps or weightlifting session. 

In our work with athletes, we've seen firsthand how crucial mental health is to overall performance and well-being. But this isn't just true for athletes - it applies to all of us. Whether you're a professional athlete, a student, a parent, or a business professional, your mental health matters.

Our primary method of supporting mental well-being is through our work in neurofeedback and brain training. While our focus has been on performance enhancement, we recognize the broader implications of mental health awareness and how our technology fits into that landscape.

That’s why for this World Mental Health Day, we’re marking the occasion by giving 10 lucky winners our mental fitness bundle, which includes a one year alphabeats app subscription and companion EEG headband, valued at $598. The giveaway runs from October 8th through October 14th. To enter and for more details on how to win, follow us on Instagram.

As we observe World Mental Health Day, let's remember that mental health is an ongoing journey, not a destination. It requires continuous attention, care, and sometimes professional support. Let's work together to create a world where mental health is prioritized, understood, and supported every day of the year.