A Milestone for the Future of Military Readiness
November 2025
We’re honored to share that Lumena’s MindGym appears in the most recent issue of the American Psychological Association’s Monitor on Psychology, one of the most respected publications in the field of psychological science.
In the feature article, “How Psychology Is Building a Stronger Military” (page 40), the APA explores the rapidly evolving role of psychological readiness across the armed forces. MindGym is featured visually on page 45, included in the article’s photography with a branded caption.
Read the full APA issue:
https://www.apa.org/monitor/2025/2025-11-monitor.pdf
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Why This Feature Matters
The American Psychological Association (APA) is the largest scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States, with more than 150,000 members shaping the future of mental health research, clinical practice, and performance science.
To have MindGym included in the visual storytelling of this issue, one centered on how psychological science is reshaping military readiness, speaks to a major cultural shift that is now well underway. What was once considered unconventional is now recognized as essential.
As the APA notes in the article:
“The U.S. military… endures some of the highest levels of stress of any occupation.”
— Efua Andoh, APA
And as Navy psychologist Cdr. Adeline Ong, PsyD, explains, mindfulness has always been embedded in military practices:
“When service members train to shoot their weapon, they are taught to focus, take a breath and pause, shoot, then breathe again. They are practicing mindfulness and self-regulation… they just do not call it that.”
These insights reflect a profound shift and highlight that psychological skills are now mission-critical.
MindGym’s Role in This Evolving Landscape
MindGym was designed to meet this moment. As the military increasingly embraces tools that build focus, resilience, and rapid stress recovery, Lumena is proud to develop technology that supports the performance and wellbeing of those who serve.
Our inclusion in this issue of the Monitor on Psychology reinforces what we’re seeing across dozens of U.S. Air Force installations: A growing recognition that readiness requires mental strength, not just physical capability.
MindGym bridges the gap between psychological science and practical, accessible training for service members and we’re honored to see this reflected in one of the most influential psychology publications in the country.
A Cultural Shift Worth Noting
The APA’s feature marks a pivotal moment. Mindfulness, resilience, and cognitive training are no longer fringe concepts in the military, rather they’re foundational elements of modern readiness. We’re proud to contribute to this evolution by developing tools that help service members reset quickly, perform under pressure, and thrive both on and off duty.
As Seen in APA’s Monitor on Psychology
Lumena’s MindGym appears on Page 44 in the November 2025 issue of the American Psychological Association’s flagship publication during their feature on how psychology is strengthening the U.S. military.
Explore the full issue on APA.org
https://www.apa.org/monitor/2025/2025-11-monitor.pdf