Head Space: The use of meditation and mindfulness apps have been rising in recent years. It's just one of the many signs that, today more than ever, people are paying attention to and coping with their mental health. But do these apps really work? And, if so, for who? In this episode, we explore the use of mindfulness apps, and their physiological benefits when it comes to coping with stress and anxiety.

The Rabbit uses the power of storytelling to bring data to life. Every dataset – from traffic to the economy to the entire human genome – gives us a little more insight into who we are and why we do what we do. In each episode of The Rabbit we explore that data, and story it tells about the world around us. Learn more at rabbitmedia.org.

This episode was written, produced and edited by Sara Cooper.