Psychiatric News (3/23) reports a survey study found that “about half of adults have used apps to monitor their sleep, and while feedback is generally positive, adults with insomnia report that these apps can increase sleep-related anxiety.” The results showed that “among 1,002 adults in Norway (51% male) who completed an online questionnaire on sleep habits, 46% reported using sleep apps; app use was more prevalent in women and adults under 50.” They noted that “only 15% of respondents believed the app improved their sleep quality; about 2% believed the app worsened sleep.” Furthermore, “adults with insomnia were not more likely to use sleep apps than those without. However, adults with insomnia who used apps were more likely to report being worried about their sleep or that something was wrong with their sleep.” The study was published in Frontiers in Psychology.
Related Links:
— “Sleep Tracking Apps May Increase Stress for Adults With Insomnia, Psychiatric News, March 23, 2026