JMIR mHealth and uHealth
August 21, 2026
Natsu Sasaki, Akiomi Inoue, Mako Iida et al.
Mindfulness interventions are considered an effective strategy for preventing mental health problems among health care workers (HCWs). While prior reviews have often included facilitator-guided or multicomponent interventions, it is unclear whether self-guided digital mindfulness interventions can also be effective without professional or in-person support. This systematic review aimed to...
JMIR mHealth and uHealth
June 8, 2026
Julia Adams, Jonathan N. Davies, Prai Wattanatakulchat et al.
Meditation apps are increasingly popular but face significant engagement challenges. Most research does not meaningfully capture real-world engagement or associated user characteristics. Engagement patterns and reasons for engaging or disengaging remain relatively unexplored. This study aimed to examine Medito app user engagement over the first 30 days after download and how intended use,...
JMIR mHealth and uHealth
October 23, 2025
Walter Staiano, Christine E Callahan, Michelle Davis et al.
Anxiety and depressive disorders affect hundreds of millions globally, with substantial barriers limiting access to evidence-based treatments like cognitive behavioral therapy. Digital mental health interventions offer potential solutions to improve access to support. However, evidence of efficacy through randomized controlled trials is essential for clinical adoption. This study evaluated the...
JMIR mHealth and uHealth
December 10, 2024
Ryohei Tanaka-Kanegae, Koji Yamada, Chad M Cook et al.
1 citation
Mindfulness practices, such as breathing meditation (BM), reduce stress and enhance mood. One such practice is mindful eating, where a practitioner focuses on the five senses while eating or drinking. A novel set of prototypes has been developed, incorporating principles of mindful eating. These prototypes include matcha green tea and a mobile app that provides audio guidance for meditation...
JMIR mHealth and uHealth
March 4, 2024
Christine Callahan, Justin Kimber, Emily Hu et al.
18 citations
Perceived stress in the United States has drastically increased since the COVID-19 pandemic and is associated with negative mental health outcomes such as depression and anxiety. Digital mental health (DMH) interventions are efficacious tools to address negative mental health outcomes and have helped reduce the severity of psychological symptoms, such as anxiety, depression, and perceived...
JMIR mHealth and uHealth
October 3, 2023
Beomjun Min, Heyeon Park, Johanna Inhyang Kim et al.
25 citations
Mindfulness-based training programs have consistently shown efficacy in stress reduction. However, questions regarding the optimal duration and most effective delivery methods remain. This research explores a 4-week neurofeedback-assisted mindfulness training for employees via a mobile app. The study's core query is whether incorporating neurofeedback can amplify the benefits on stress...
JMIR mHealth and uHealth
May 3, 2023
Ying He, Zhijie Tang, Guozhen Sun et al.
21 citations
Radiofrequency catheter ablation (RFCA) for patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) can generate considerable physical and psychological discomfort under conscious sedation. App-based mindfulness meditation combined with an electroencephalography (EEG)-based brain-computer interface (BCI) shows promise as effective and accessible adjuncts in medical practice. This study aimed to investigate the...
JMIR mHealth and uHealth
April 23, 2021
Jennifer Huberty, Jeni Green, Megan E. Puzia et al.
BackgroundMindfulness meditation smartphone apps may improve mental health but lack evidence-based behavioral strategies to encourage their regular use for attaining mental health benefits. In October 2019, the Calm mindfulness meditation app introduced a mood check-in feature, but its effects on participation in meditation have yet to be tested. ObjectiveThe objective of this study was to...
JMIR mHealth and uHealth
June 1, 2019
Jennifer Huberty, Jeni Green, Christine Glissmann et al.
Background College students experience high levels of stress. Mindfulness meditation delivered via a mobile app may be an appealing, efficacious way to reduce stress in college students. Objective We aimed to test the initial efficacy and sustained effects of an 8-week mindfulness meditation mobile app—Calm—compared to a wait-list control on stress, mindfulness, and self-compassion in college...
JMIR mHealth and uHealth
April 1, 2019
L. Lyzwinski, L. Caffery, M. Bambling et al.
Background University students are at risk of weight gain during their studies. Key factors related to weight gain in this population include unhealthy weight-related behaviors because of stress. Mindfulness holds promise for weight management. However, there has not been any previous trial that has explored the effectiveness of a student-tailored mindfulness app for stress, weight-related...
JMIR mHealth and uHealth
November 1, 2013
Inmaculada Plaza, Marcelo Marcos Piva Demarzo, Paola Herrera-Mercadal et al.
Interest in mindfulness has increased exponentially, particularly in the fields of psychology and medicine. The trait or state of mindfulness is significantly related to several indicators of psychological health, and mindfulness-based therapies are effective at preventing and treating many chronic diseases. Interest in mobile applications for health promotion and disease self-management is...