Managing stress and anxiety with 'CALM'

1. MANAGE YOUR STRESS
AND ANXIETY WITH
“ CALM”

2. WHAT IS STRESS?
Stress is any uncomfortable "emotional experience accompanied
by predictable biochemical, physiological and behavioral
changes. An extreme amount of stress can have health
consequences and adversely affect the immune, cardiovascular,
neuroendocrine and central nervous systems. Untreated chronic
stress can result in serious health conditions including anxiety,
insomnia, muscle pain, high blood pressure and a weakened
immune system. Stress can also contribute to the development
of major illnesses, such as heart disease, depression and obesity.

3. EFFECTS
OF POOR
SLEEP AND
ANXIETY Anxiety disorders such as panic disorder and obsessive
compulsive disorder (OCD) cause recurring intrusive thoughts or
concerns and physical symptoms such as sweating, trembling,
dizziness or a rapid heartbeat. Anxiety disorders are responsible
for physical and as well as mental illness.
Poor sleep is a risk factor for anxiety, depression/suicide and
substance abuse. Lack of sleep leads to overall decline of body
function

4. • 33 percent of Americans never discuss
ways to manage stress with their
healthcare provider.
• More than 40 percent of all adults say
they lie awake at night because of stress
• Anxiety disorders are the most common
mental illness in the U.S., affecting 40
million adults in the United States age
18 and older, or 18.1% of the population
every year.

5. CALM
Calm introduces the
basics of mindful
meditation
1
Calm has been
recognized as the app
of the year 2017, best
app in Appstore.
2
Calm has been
regarded as the no. 1
app of the year
3
Calm starts with “7
Days of Calm,” a
guided course
featuring 7 sessions
of 10 minutes each.
4

7. CALM EMPHASIZES ON RELAXATION OF MIND
• Calm emphasizes on
meditation and relaxation of
mind to control the
symptoms of anxiety and
insomnia.

8. LINKS

9. FOUR
COMPONENT
S OF CALM
Meditate
Breath
Sleep
Relax

10. CALM CLAIMS TO HELP IN CERTAIN AREAS
Mindful eating
(Focuses on
techniques for
developing awareness
at mealtime and
improve eating habits
and digestion of
food)

11. • Stress
management
(Ways to calm the
nervous system
and rewire the
brain)

12. • Relieve anxiety

13. • Insomnia

14. OTHER FEATURES
• Improving relationships
• Breaking habits
• Mindfulness at work
• Deep concentration
• Improving self esteem

15. • BLOG ON CALM WEBSITE

16. OTHER ELEMENTS
The Calm smartphone app
features various
customizable settings
such as background
nature sounds and scenes,
mindfulness reminders,
session history and FAQs.
Calm contains audio
and video features
(e.g., music, nature
sounds and
scenery), which
complement the
guided meditation
tracks. A 7-day
free trial is
offered.
Although Calm can be
used in clinical settings as
an adjunct to
psychotherapy, it is
appropriate as a stand-
alone, self-help tool for
the general population.
Some of the meditations
offer focused support for
anxiety, concentration,
sleep and self-esteem.

17. HELPFUL LINKS
• https://img.grouponcdn.com/deal/2uDHMNVWLiB6Y97EBPEQN
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• https://www.calm.com/
• https://adaa.org/about-adaa/press-room/facts-statistics
• http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/understanding-chronic-
stress.aspx
• https://psyberguide.org/expert_review/calm-expert-review/