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Overview
Headspace is an evidence-based, mobile app that teaches the basics of meditation to registered users. Download the app to learn skills to improve wellbeing, reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, and address sleep problems.
Go to https://www.headspace.com/lacounty and click the "GET STARTED" button.
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