Your gentle kit includes the gentle headband, your first 3 months of single-use pads, a charging cable, and access to the gentle app. You’ll also get a quick-start guide with setup and safety information so you can feel confident using gentle from day one. As we launch new experiences and features, they’ll be delivered through the app.

To use gentle, moisten the pads, place them inside the headband, and put the headband on so it feels secure and comfortable. Open the gentle app, connect to your headband via Bluetooth, and the app then guides you through a session step by step until it ends.

gentle is designed as an ongoing tool to support how you feel, not a one-time treatment. Most people start with short guided sessions a few times per week and then build toward a rhythm that fits their life, such as most days or on key stress days. Consistency over weeks matters more than doing long sessions once in a while. Most people start 5 times a week, then taper to twice per week.

Yes, many people use gentle alongside medication, therapy, or other forms of mental health support. gentle does not replace professional care, and you shouldn’t change your treatment plan without speaking with your clinician. Think of gentle as an additional tool to help support how you feel day to day.

Your kit comes with a starter supply of single-use pads so you can begin sessions right away. When you need more pads after your initial supply, you’ll be able to order refills directly through the gentle app.

tDCS has been shown to be safe in over 10,000 sessions across peer-reviewed trials. gentle uses low current and built-in safety controls — no invasive tech, no side effects.

gentle is not recommended for people with brain implants such as deep brain stimulators, for individuals with a history of seizures or epilepsy, or for people with serious heart conditions. Children under 18 should not use gentle. If you are pregnant, have a complex medical history, or are unsure whether gentle is appropriate for you, you should speak with your doctor before use.

tDCS stands for transcranial direct current stimulation. During a session, a very low electrical current passes between the pads on the headband and gently shifts the activity of brain cells in the area underneath. It doesn’t force your brain to fire; instead, it makes certain networks slightly more or less likely to activate. Over repeated sessions, this kind of gentle nudging can help support brain states linked to calm, focus, and sleep. gentle uses a modern, low-intensity form of tDCS designed for at-home use with app-guided sessions and built-in safety limits.