Mindfulness Apps - Enhancing Mental Health and Well-Being

Mindfulness apps are digital tools designed to help individuals practice mindfulness meditation, reduce stress, improve mental well-being, and enhance focus and awareness. They usually offer guided meditation sessions, breathing exercises, and relaxation techniques.
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Digital tool
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Available for download on app stores
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Prepared by Nick Harper, reviewed by Dr. David James Simpson

Mindfulness apps FAQ


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What is a mindfulness app?

It is an iOS app designed to train you in mindfulness. You will start with a five-day introduction to mindfulness along with guided meditations to get you familiar with meditating. It also offers timed sessions (both guided and silent meditations) that are anywhere from 3 to 30 minutes and the ability to customize your meditations.

How many Mindfulness apps are there?

As more people have become aware of the benefits of mindfulness, there has been an increasing appetite for mindfulness and meditation apps. In fact, more than 2,500 mindfulness apps have launched since 2015 2, and the market is predicted to reach $2.1 billion (US dollars) by 2025 3.

What are the best meditation apps?

Calm is another of the most popular meditation apps. It has an expansive library of guided meditations that you can filter by category, plus meditation courses that go for multiple days, sleep stories and soundscapes. According to Calm, its most popular feature is 'The Daily Calm', a daily themed 10-minute meditation (available to subscribers).

What is mindfulness meditation?

Mindfulness meditation usually involves deep breathing, physical and mental awareness, and visualization. Even though meditation and mindfulness practices have been around for thousands of years, studies on meditation are still relatively new.

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