Virtual Hope Box – A Personalized Coping and Relaxation Tool

The Virtual Hope Box (VHB) is a free Android application designed as a supplementary tool for patients and their behavioral health providers. The app is focused on providing support for coping, relaxation, distraction, and positive thinking. Patients can collaborate with their providers to personalize the app’s content according to their specific needs and preferences. The app contains a variety of multimedia tools, such as family photos, videos, and recorded messages, inspirational quotes, music, reminders of previous successes, positive life experiences, and affirmations of worth.

Moreover, the VHB provides interactive relaxation exercises, including guided imagery, controlled breathing, and muscle relaxation. Patients can also create coping cards to use in response to personal problem areas they experience. Finally, the app provides positive activity planning and distraction tools. The VHB offers a comprehensive and personalized approach to help patients in their mental wellness journey, and it is compatible with Android 9.0.