Question 1

What is MindVela?

Accepted Answer

MindVela is a digital wellbeing platform offering gentle, reflective tools for mental wellness — including journaling, guided breathing, music for calm, an emotional Inner Atlas, grief support resources, and a dedicated Kidz section for children aged 5–12. It's designed as a quiet place for busy minds.

Question 2

Is MindVela free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes — most of MindVela's core features are completely free, including the journal, breathing exercises, Inner Atlas, music library, blog, and community reflections. Calm Plus is an optional paid membership that unlocks premium resources and physical wellbeing kits.

Question 3

Who is MindVela for?

Accepted Answer

MindVela is for anyone seeking calm, reflection, or emotional support — from busy professionals managing stress to individuals navigating grief, and from parents looking for wellbeing tools for their children to schools seeking teacher packs. MindVela Kidz is tailored specifically for children aged 5–12.

Question 4

Is MindVela a replacement for therapy or professional mental health care?

Accepted Answer

No. MindVela offers supportive tools for reflection and calm, but it is not a substitute for professional mental health care. If you need immediate support, please contact Samaritans on 116 123 (UK) or your local emergency services. If you are in crisis, please reach out to a qualified professional.

Question 5

How does the journaling work?

Accepted Answer

MindVela's journal lets you write freely, track your mood, and save entries privately to your account. Entries are stored securely and only visible to you. MindVela Kidz also offers a child-friendly journal with stickers and emojis.

Question 6

What is the Inner Atlas?

Accepted Answer

The Inner Atlas is an interactive emotional exploration tool — a map of emotional realms and landmarks you can navigate, reflect on, and journal about. It helps you name and understand what you're feeling in a gentle, visual way.

Question 7

What is Calm Plus?

Accepted Answer

Calm Plus is an optional membership that unlocks premium wellbeing resources, exclusive content, and physical kits delivered to your door (like postcards and lantern kits). You can choose a monthly or annual plan and cancel anytime.

Question 8

What does MindVela Kidz offer?

Accepted Answer

MindVela Kidz provides games, creative activities, emotion exploration tools, breathing buddies, storytime, coloring books, and badges for children aged 5–12. It includes safeguarding documentation and parental resources to ensure a safe, age-appropriate experience.

Question 9

Is my data private and secure?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Your journal entries, reflections, and personal data are stored securely and are only visible to you (or admins for moderation purposes, where applicable). We never sell your data. You can review our full Privacy Policy for details.

Question 10

Can schools and organisations use MindVela?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. MindVela offers teacher packs covering emotions, calm corners, breathing, check-ins, and stories — designed for classroom use. We also partner with schools, charities, and community organisations. Visit our Partners page to learn more.

Question 11

How do I get started?

Accepted Answer

Simply sign up for a free account and you'll have immediate access to the journal, breathing exercises, Inner Atlas, music, and more. You can also explore most of the site without an account to get a feel for what MindVela offers.

Question 12

How can I contact MindVela?

Accepted Answer

You can reach us through the Contact page on the site. We're happy to answer questions about the platform, partnerships, Calm Plus, or anything else — we typically respond within a few days.

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