Medical Xpress May 29, 2025
The levels of stress experienced by people living in many countries worldwide, particularly by those inhabiting urban areas, have risen exponentially over the past decades. This has led to the development of numerous technological tools designed to improve users’ mental health and provide stress relief.
Smartphone applications designed to reduce rumination and worry, foster a greater sense of presence and help people to make positive lifestyle changes aimed at reducing the stress they are experiencing, could be highly advantageous. As they are easy to access and are typically either free or more affordable than in-person psychotherapy, mobile-based, self-administered stress relief practices and stress-reduction programs have become increasingly popular.
While many people regularly use these apps, the extent to which they...
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