Can a meditation app lift depression? large study puts it to the test.
NCT ID NCT05183867
First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated Jun 12, 2026 · Updated 30 times
Summary
This study tested whether a free smartphone app called the Healthy Minds Program can help reduce symptoms of depression. Over 1,100 adults with mild to moderate depression used the app for 4 weeks. Researchers compared the app to a basic mental health education program and a waitlist group to see if it truly makes a difference.
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University of Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin, 53703, United States
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