Effects of app delivered self hypnosis on stress management - Takeaways - MDSpire

Effects of app delivered self hypnosis on stress management

  • By

  • Nathan Tran

  • Corey Saperia

  • Eric Neri

  • Booil Jo

  • Bohye Kim

  • Nahom Zewde

  • Bita Nouriani

  • Cassidy Kinderman

  • Annemarie Jagielo

  • Afik Faerman

  • Jose Maldonado

  • David Spiegel

  • December 18, 2025

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    The study involved 84,395 users participating in 282,893 stress reduction sessions using a mobile app for self-hypnosis.

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    Significant pre-to-post stress reduction was observed across the first 10 sessions, with Cohen’s d values ranging from −0.71 to −0.78.

  • 3

    Greater stress reduction was associated with interactive sessions, higher hypnotizability, older age groups, and paying members.

  • 4

    The findings support the effectiveness of app-delivered hypnosis as a meaningful tool for stress management.

  • 5

    The study highlights the potential of digital mental health interventions to address the growing need for accessible stress management solutions.

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Effects of app delivered self hypnosis on stress management

  • by Nathan Tran, Corey Saperia, Eric Neri, Booil Jo, Bohye Kim, Nahom Zewde, Bita Nouriani, Cassidy Kinderman, Annemarie Jagielo, Afik Faerman, Jose Maldonado, David Spiegel

  • December 18, 2025

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