Do Meditation Apps Work? Doctor Weighs In On Whether Meditation Can Help With Anxiety Or Depression

Do meditation apps work? Can meditation help with anxiety or depression? Does mindfulness have health benefits? And how can I get started?

We’ll be covering all of this and more in this week’s video.

Meditation and mindfulness are experiencing a boom in popularity. No longer the refuge of pilgrims and monks, meditation is practiced daily by people all around the world, from billionaire entrepreneurs to classroom children, with access to guided meditations freely available from your mobile phone.

But behind the craze, there is still an ancient art form that could hold the secret to living a happier, healthier life. And could even help those experiencing anxiety or depression.

So if you’d like to know whether meditation apps work and can improve your mental health, you’ll want to check this video out.

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0:00:54 - What is meditation?
0:01:38 - Mindfulness and Mental Health
0:02:57 - How long until you see results?
0:03:17 - Mindfulness in the media
0:03:48 - The evidence for meditation in anxiety and depression
0:05:20 - Mindfulness apps
0:05:48 - The Insight Timer
0:07:57 - The Mindfulness Coach
0:09:27 - Smiling Mind
0:10:53 - The evidence for meditation apps
0:11:17 - Conclusion

My name is Dr. Tom Micklewright, a Medical Doctor and Digital Health Specialist working in the NHS in the UK. I have not received any financial compensation from any of the products mentioned in this video, so this is an independent video.

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