Virtual Hope Box - Mental Health Support App
Virtual Hope Box (VHB) is a smartphone application developed by Defense Health Agency for patients and behavioral health providers. It offers a range of tools to aid in coping, relaxation, distraction, and positive thinking. The app allows for personalization of content based on individual needs, enabling patients to use it outside clinic settings.
Users can store various multimedia content such as family photos, videos, inspirational quotes, and music that they find comforting. Additionally, they can create coping cards in collaboration with their providers to address personal challenges. The app also features positive activity planning, distraction tools, and relaxation exercises like guided imagery and controlled breathing.