Discovery has added a new mentality program to Vitality so users can earn points by doing exercises for mental health. Discovery says they are well aware of the connection between mental and physical health. Depression for example increases risk of diabetes. Discovery users will be able to take a test and rank their mental health. It is encouraged that users do mindfulness-based meditation and other activities to keep their mental fortitude strong. They are offering apps and resources to help users do this.

Key Takeaways:

• Discovery is expanding its role. It has created a way to reward with Discover Miles those that proactively monitor their mental health.
• The module employed for this revolutionary new step is called Vitality. Partner apps are aimed at promoting a best version of mental health for users.
• These highly specialized apps include, Headspace Calm, Mindfulness and Buddify. The program is designed to break the symbiosis between chronic physical ill and mental ills.

““For example, depression is associated with an 18% higher risk of type 2 diabetes. This may be because people with a mental health condition find it more difficult to manage their physical health.””

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