How useful are mindfulness apps?

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English - September 08, 2021 10:05 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MB - ★★★★★ - 40 ratings
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How effective are mindfulness apps on your smartphone? These apps are increasingly popular, making mindfulness meditation more accessible. Over a hundred million people have the “Calm” app on their phone. It is a two-billion-dollar business. Do these apps help you to “be present”, or improve your mental health? Or are they another digital distraction?