Efficacy of the Mindfulness Meditation Mobile App “Calm” to Reduce Stress Among College Students: Randomized Controlled Trial
JMIR mHealth and uHealth June 1, 2019 J. Huberty, Jeni Green, Christine Glissmann et al.
An eight-week mindfulness meditation mobile app (Calm) reduced stress and improved mindfulness and self-compassion in stressed college students compared to a wait-list control. Effects persisted at a 12-week follow-up. Sleep disturbance also improved, but no significant effects were found for alcohol consumption, physical activity, or healthy eating. The intervention group meditated an average of 38 minutes per week during the intervention and 20 minutes per week during follow-up. Most participants found the app helpful and would recommend it.