Vela: Anxiety & Panic Relief

Some moments don’t need a lesson or a list of solutions. You just need to talk. Vela is an AI companion you can talk with by voice or text when you feel anxious, panicked, stressed, low, or simply need to let something out. Available at any hour, Vela gives you a calm space to talk without appointments, pressure, or judgment. Talk with Vela Tell Vela what you’re feeling, even when you don’t know how to explain it yet. Vela listens first and responds with gentle questions and practical ways to help you work through the moment. You can write whenever you want or talk by voice when typing doesn’t feel like enough. Whether it’s anxiety before an important day, stress that won’t let you sleep, a difficult conversation, or a moment when everything feels too heavy, Vela is there to talk it through with you. When panic hits Open SOS with one tap for immediate access to: • Guided, paced breathing • 5-4-3-2-1 grounding • Simple steps to help you reconnect with the present SOS works without signing in or creating an account, so you can reach it quickly when you need it. A check-in without pressure Record how you feel with one tap: calm, okay, low, on edge, or panicky. Check-ins are always optional. There are no streaks to protect, grades to earn, or red numbers telling you that you’ve failed. Understand your patterns Over time, Vela helps you notice: • When difficult moments tend to begin • Situations that may be connected to them • What helps you feel more grounded • How your mood changes over time These insights are designed for self-reflection, not diagnosis or judgment. A private journal Write or dictate what happened, what you felt, or anything you want to remember. Your journal entries stay on your device. You can edit or delete them whenever you choose. Privacy explained clearly Your journal remains on your device. Mood and panic check-ins and text conversations are stored securely on our servers so Vela can provide your history, patterns, and conversational responses. Voice audio is transmitted securely for processing. Data is encrypted while being transmitted. We do not sell your personal data or use it for advertising. You can request deletion of the information associated with your account. Vela is not medical care Vela is a self-help and emotional-wellbeing companion. It is not therapy, a licensed healthcare professional, or a medical device. Vela does not diagnose, treat, or prevent any medical or mental-health condition. Vela is not designed for emergencies. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, contact your local emergency services. If you are experiencing a crisis, contact a qualified professional or crisis-support service in your area. Questions or feedback? Contact us at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])