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Apple Marks World Mental Health Day With One-Day Apple Watch Mindfulness Badge

The challenge works with any app that logs mindful minutes to Apple Health, with a free 10‑minute Fitness+ Breath meditation available through Oct. 12.

Overview

  • Apple Watch users earn the limited-edition award by recording 10 mindful minutes on Oct. 10 using any Health‑integrated app.
  • Compatible options include Apple’s Mindfulness app as well as third‑party services such as Headspace and Calm.
  • The badge appears after completion of the session, and Apple has released animated Messages stickers to mark the day.
  • Apple Fitness+ is offering a 10‑minute Breath meditation focused on belly breathing that is free to all users through Oct. 12.
  • Apple also shared guidance from Fitness+ meditation trainers JoAnna Hardy, Christian Howard, and Jonelle Lewis on intention setting, breathing, and sleep support.