Stress is on the rise in the United States according to studies by the American Institute of Stress , American Psychological Association , Frontiers of Psychology , and more. It’s especially prevalent among college students .
People like student-athlete Annalina Van Hercke at Concordia University have a lot going on that can increase her stress levels.
“I double major here at Concordia, and play sports, and also working,” she said.
Finding ways to relax is crucial to her. One way she found a way to reduce stress is with the guided meditation app Joystik.
“You’re not thinking about school. You’re not thinking about hockey. You’re only thinking about yourself in that moment,” Van Hercke said about how she feels when using the app.
James GrohJoystik is a Wisconsin-based start-up with $450,000 in pre-seed funding.
Joystik’s mediation programs are designed to reduce stress and its targeted towards younger generations. It’s $4.99 a month and you can download it from any app store.