Can a meditation app lift depression? large study says maybe.
NCT ID NCT05183867
First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated Apr 24, 2026 · Updated 22 times
Summary
This study tested whether using the Healthy Minds Program (HMP) app for 4 weeks can reduce depression symptoms in adults. Over 1,100 people with mild to moderate depression used the app, compared to a group that received only educational materials and a group that received no treatment. The goal was to see if the app's meditation and mindfulness exercises help ease emotional distress.
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University of Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin, 53703, United States
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