The Real-World Impact of App-Based Mindfulness on Headspace Members With Moderate and Severe Perceived Stress: Observational Study.
JMIR mHealth and uHealth March 4, 2024 Christine Callahan, Justin Kimber, Emily Hu et al. 18 citations
Perceived stress in the United States has increased since the COVID-19 pandemic and is linked to depression and anxiety. Digital mental health interventions can reduce psychological symptoms in controlled settings, but less is known about their real-world effects. This analysis of Headspace app members with moderate or severe baseline perceived stress found that real-world use was associated with decreased perceived stress. Greater engagement, especially weekly active days and sessions, was associated with a greater likelihood of stress reduction. Among those with severe baseline stress, participants who saw improvement had significantly higher active days per week and sessions per week compared to those who did not improve.