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CALM YOUR MIND. CHANGE YOUR LIFE.

Mental health is hard. Getting support doesn't need to be. Our app puts the
tools to feel better in your back pocket, with personalized content to manage
stress and anxiety, get better sleep, and feel more present in your life. Relax
your mind, and wake up as the person you want to be.

Try Calm for Free



WE'RE HERE TO HELP YOU FEEL BETTER.


 * STRESS LESS.
   
   Get in-the-moment relief for stress and anxiety so you can get back to
   living.
   
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 * SLEEP MORE.
   
   Fall asleep (and stay asleep) naturally and peacefully.
   
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 * LIVE MINDFULLY.
   
   Navigate life's ups and downs with resilience, confidence and guided support.
   
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MENTAL HEALTH TOOLS FOR REAL LIFE.

Calm makes it easy to find what you're looking for and explore it at your own
pace. Whether you want to sleep better, feel more relaxed, or improve your focus
and productivity, Calm has something for you.

 * Sleep
 * Stress & Anxiety
 * Focus
 * Relaxation
 * Building Habits
 * Physical Wellbeing


JOIN MILLIONS OF SOUND SLEEPERS WORLDWIDE.

Our 300+ Sleep Stories, sleep meditations, and calming music will guide you off
to sleep quickly and naturally. Just press play and drift away.

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Dream with MeNarrated by Harry Styles

Dream with MeFall asleep and fall in love with the dreamy voice of Harry Styles.


GET IN-THE-MOMENT RELIEF FROM EVERYDAY STRESS AND ANXIETY.

Our clinical experts and mindfulness teachers are here to support you, with a
wide range of programs for work stress, acute anxiety, negative thoughts, and
more.

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Overcome Stress and AnxietyNarrated by Dr. Julie Smith

Overcome Stress and Anxiety11 tools to reclaim your calm


TAME THE DISTRACTION DRAGON.

Sharpen your focus with soundscapes and music carefully crafted to help you tune
out distractions and tap into a state of flow.

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Finding FocusNarrated by Jeff Warren

Finding FocusPractice simply paying attention


WE DON'T CALL IT CALM FOR NOTHING.

Open the app and enter a sanctuary of rest and relaxation, from soothing
soundscapes to calming music to hundreds of titles for deep and peaceful sleep.

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Rain on Leaves

Rain on LeavesSoothing sounds of rainfall


YOU'RE IN THE RIGHT PLACE.

Our daily programs make it easy to get started and stay on track, and our
instructors are here for you every step of the way. Choose from 4 daily
programs, each designed to fit into your lifestyle in practical ways.

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Own the DayNarrated by Jay Shetty

Own the DayTiny choices and small actions that can lead to lifelong change


A HEALTHIER RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR BODY IS POSSIBLE.

Start with the Daily Move, a fresh mindful movement video released each day, as
well as guided audio sessions for walking and pain

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Mindful WalkingNarrated by Tamara Levitt

Mindful WalkingA guided meditation for walking mindfully


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OVER 2 MILLION 5-STAR REVIEWS.

 * When I cannot fall asleep, I turn on this app and am out within 5 minutes.
   
   Brandy from Houston

 * I have a very busy brain and can find it hard to unwind. Now a daily practice
   is actually so wonderful and healing for me.
   
   John from Chicago

 * Calm has changed my life in immeasurable ways. I am more resilient and feel
   so much more connected to myself.
   
   Allison from San Jose

 * Whenever I need to unwind from a stressful work day I meditate with Calm's
   soundscapes and it automatically sends me to my happy place.
   
   Jasmine from Bend

 * My family loves Calm! Out of the three meditation apps I have on my phone,
   Calm is the one I actually use.
   
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 * Calm cuts through my stress, anxiety, irregular sleep schedule and brings me
   to deep sleep. I usually fall asleep within 5 minutes.
   
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 * I have tried other meditation and gratitude apps, but this one has everything
   and the best teachers.
   
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 * My wife and I have listened to Calm for well over 2 years. Cannot express how
   easy it is to fall asleep listening to this app.
   
   Aaron from Louisville

 * Medication isn't for me, so I decided to give Calm a try. Now I begin and end
   every day with guided meditations.
   
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


GENERAL

What is Calm?

Calm is the #1 mental health app designed to help you manage stress, sleep
better, and live a happier, healthier life. Our research-based tools help you
build life-changing habits to support your mental health. If you're having
trouble falling asleep, our 250+ Sleep Stories®, soundscapes, and guided sleep
meditations can lull you to sleep. If you're spiraling in negative thoughts and
need immediate relief, our 60-second Breathe Bubble grounds you in the moment
and helps your body return to a state of relaxation. If you're overwhelmed at
work and need a breather, our stress and burnout specialists can guide you
through exercises to help calm your mind. We're here for you whenever or
wherever you need us with more content and tools being added monthly.

What's included in a Calm subscription?

A Calm subscription unlocks our full library of meditations, Sleep Stories,
music, and other features. The subscription includes:

 * Multiple original daily offerings from a range of teachers to give your day a
   dose of wisdom, gratitude and encouragement
 * Hours of guided meditations covering sleep, anxiety, stress, gratitude, and
   much more
 * Our entire library of more than 250+ Sleep Stories, with new stories added
   every week
 * Exclusive music tracks for focus, relaxation, and sleep

Where should I get started once I download the app?

If you have come to Calm to learn relaxation techniques and improve aspects of
your mental health, we recommend beginning with the 7 Days of Calm, our
introductory program that offers the basics of meditation, and then move on to
the 21 Days of Calm. With that foundation, you can explore our library of
sessions and programs, which address themes such as anxiety, sleep, focus, and
gratitude. Additionally, for moments of acute stress or anxiety, we offer
in-the-moment calming exercises via our Panic SOS, Body Scan, and breathing
exercise features.

If you have come to Calm to improve your sleep, we have a collection of over 250
Sleep Stories to help you drift off to restful sleep, ranging from classic
literature to nature essays, children's tales, scientific articles, and more. We
update our Sleep Stories selection with new options to listen to every week. We
also have a collection of soothing Sleep Music.

What devices support the Calm app?

Calm is available on iOS, Android, Web, in addition to Apple TV, Apple Watch,
Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Google WearOS, Samsung Health, Samsung TV and Sonos.

How do I cancel?

You can cancel your Calm subscription's auto-renewal or free trial at any time.

To cancel your Calm subscription:

 1. Tap 'Profile' on your app's Home screen.
 2. Tap the 'Settings' gear icon in the top left corner of your screen.
 3. Tap 'Manage Subscription' and follow the instructions here to cancel your
    subscription.
 4. For subscriptions purchased through Apple and Google Play, tap the word
    'here' on your Manage Subscription page to be redirected to your device's
    subscription settings.


MEDITATION & MINDFULNESS

What is meditation?

Meditation is the practice of allowing thoughts to come and go, as you learn to
recognize and release them without judgment. Studies show that a long-term
meditation practice can actually help shift your nervous system out of fight or
flight and into the relaxed parasympathetic mode producing a wide array of
benefits* including:

 * Decreased anxiety and depression symptoms
 * Chronic pain management
 * Lower stress levels
 * Improved sleep quality

What is mindfulness?

Mindfulness is a practice that involves intentionally bringing one's attention
and awareness to the present moment without judgment. It's about being fully
present and engaged in the here and now, rather than dwelling on the past or
worrying about the future. Mindfulness encourages a non-judgmental attitude
towards one's thoughts, emotions and sensations, allowing them to arise and pass
without any added stress. By cultivating mindfulness, people often develop a
greater sense of clarity, calmness and overall wellbeing, as well as enhance
their ability to respond skillfully to the challenges of life.


STRESS & ANXIETY

What causes stress and anxiety?

Stress and anxiety can have various causes and can differ greatly from person to
person. Here are a few common factors that contribute to stress and anxiety:

 1. Major life changes: Significant life events such as moving, getting married
    (or divorced), starting a new job or experiencing the loss of a loved one
    can trigger it.
 2. Work or school pressure: High workloads, tight deadlines, challenging
    bosses, or work pressure can lead to stress and anxiety.
 3. Financial challenges: Job loss, debt, or just struggling to make ends meet
    can be a significant source of stress and anxiety.
 4. Relationships: Whether romantic, familial or social, strain or conflict in
    relationships can cause stress and anxiety.
 5. Health concerns: Managing chronic illness, physical pain or battling a
    health condition can be a cause, as well.
 6. Traumatic experiences: Experiencing a traumatic event, such as an accident,
    abuse or even a natural disaster can lead to anxiety-related conditions.
 7. Uncertainty and change: Experiencing frequent change (even positive change!)
    or feeling uncertain about the future can be a common cause of anxiety.

It's important to note that not everyone experiences stress and anxiety in the
same way. If you're dealing with stress and anxiety, it's recommended to seek
support from a mental health professional who can provide personalized guidance.

How can I manage my stress and anxiety?

Once you're in the Calm app, we recommend using a Breathing Bubble exercise if
you're looking for immediate stress or anxiety relief. Breathwork elicits the
body's relaxation response which reduces tension and lowers stress.

We also have other content programs, including our Overcome Stress and Anxiety
collection in partnership with clinical psychologist, Dr. Julie Smith. In this
series, Dr. Julie guides listeners through high stress moments in real time,
including panic attacks, negative thought spirals, and more.

In addition to Dr. Julie's series, you can find more guided breathing exercises
and meditations in our Reduce Stress & Anxiety collection. Let experts such as
Jay Shetty, Tamara Levitt, and Chibs Okereke help guide you into peaceful
mindfulness and relaxation.


SLEEP

Why do I have trouble sleeping?

There can be various reasons why you may be experiencing trouble sleeping. Here
are a few common factors that can contribute to sleep difficulties:

 1. Stress and Anxiety: High levels of stress or anxiety can make it difficult
    to relax and fall asleep. Racing thoughts, worry, or an overactive mind can
    keep you awake at night.
 2. Poor Sleep Habits: Irregular sleep patterns, inconsistent bedtime routines,
    excessive caffeine or alcohol consumption, and engaging in stimulating
    activities before bed can disrupt your sleep.
 3. Environmental Factors: Uncomfortable sleeping environment, excessive noise,
    extreme temperatures, or inadequate lighting can interfere with your ability
    to fall asleep or stay asleep.
 4. Medical Conditions: Certain medical conditions, such as chronic pain, sleep
    apnea, restless leg syndrome, or hormonal imbalances, can disrupt your
    sleep.
 5. Mental Health Issues: Depression, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress
    disorder (PTSD), and other mental health disorders can affect sleep patterns
    and quality.

If you're consistently having trouble sleeping, it's advisable to consult with a
healthcare professional who can help assess your specific situation and provide
guidance that's tailored to your needs.

How can I sleep better naturally?

In the Calm app, we recommend starting with our Fall Asleep collection, which
features our most popular Sleep Stories®, soundscapes, music, and meditations
based on your goals:

 * Help falling asleep: natural sleep aids
 * Getting back to sleep: reactive tools used to soothe and lull you back to
   sleep
 * Unwinding before bed: proactive tools to help start a sleep routine and
   focuses on sleep hygiene - this means focusing on building habits and an
   environment designed for optimal sleep

Our most popular sleep offering is our Sleep Stories®, which are bedtime stories
designed to help you drift off to sleep. Many of our narrators are also names
you may already be familiar with, from artists like Harry Styles and Michael
Bublé to actors and actresses such as Jennifer Garner and Matthew McConaughey.

With over 200 Sleep Stories® in our library, we have a library fit for both
adults and kids, making our app something the whole family can enjoy. Kids can
enjoy exclusive Sleep Stories® featuring favorite characters such as Peppa Pig,
Minions, Winnie the Pooh, Transformers, and more.

In addition to Sleep Stories®, we also have soothing soundscapes and music that
have been sonically-engineered to help you sleep. Choose from nature sounds such
as rainstorms and ocean waves, to different frequency pitches including white,
brown, and green noise. With over 200 different options and new offerings being
added monthly, our Sleep Sounds library has something for everyone—whether
you're looking to relax, focus, or fall asleep.

If you're looking for something that provides a bit more guidance, Calm also
offers a variety of sleep meditations and breathwork. These exercises help lower
the heart rate, which shifts your nervous system out of fight or flight and into
a relaxed parasympathetic mode, enabling your body to fall into a deeper sleep.

Lastly, we also have a Sleep Check-In feature which offers a new way to track
your sleep. Check in with your nightly sleep quality, and we'll show you
patterns to guide you towards better sleep habits and health.

Are Sleep Stories® good for kids and adults?

Absolutely! In a Calm Science study of 900+ parents (US) who use Calm Kids with
their kids at least once a week, parents reported they had lower stress and
slept better, and that their kids fell asleep faster and had less stress and
anxiety.

 * 74% felt that Calm Kids helped lower their parenting-stress
 * 63% felt that Calm Kids helped their own sleep
 * 95% say Calm Kids Sleep Stories® help their child fall asleep faster
 * 75% say Calm Kids meditations help their child


SOUNDSCAPES

How do different sound frequencies affect your brain?

Although it's commonly known now that there are different 'colors' of noises, it
might not be known what the difference between them are. Different types of
noise have distinct frequency characteristics, which means that the energy of
the sound is distributed differently across the frequency spectrum. As a result,
how you perceive each noise can affect the use-case of each frequency.

White noise has equal power in every frequency band, between 20 hertz and 20,000
hertz, and gives your brain something relaxing to focus on; this can help block
out distractions and make it perfect for sleep. Similarly, brown noise has more
energy at lower frequencies, giving it a deep, 'booming' noise. It is commonly
used for relaxation and sleep.

Pink noise has less energy at higher frequencies. Pink noise is often described
as having a "fuller" sound compared to white noise. Naturally occurring examples
of pink noise are rustling leaves, wind, and heartbeats.

Lastly, it is theorized that green noise is calming because it simulates the
spectrum of natural noise without human-made noises; this noise has more energy
at mid-range frequencies and is sometimes used in sound masking for tinnitus.

How do binaural beats help improve focus and reduce anxiety?

Binaural beats are a type of sound therapy that involves playing two different
tones in each ear, creating a perceived beat frequency that is thought to affect
brain waves. The idea is that when the brain hears two slightly different
frequencies, it tries to "reconcile" them by producing a third frequency that is
the difference between the two. This is known as the "frequency following
response," and it is believed to influence brain waves in a way that can be
beneficial for focus and relaxation.

Some research suggests that listening to binaural beats can help improve focus
and reduce anxiety by promoting a state of relaxation and reducing stress
levels. One theory is that binaural beats can influence the production of alpha
waves in the brain, which are associated with relaxation and reduced anxiety.

Another theory is that binaural beats can help entrain the brain to a specific
frequency associated with improved focus or creativity. For example, some
studies have suggested that listening to binaural beats in the alpha or theta
frequency range can help improve cognitive performance and enhance creativity.

However, while some research has shown potential benefits of binaural beats for
certain conditions, such as anxiety and depression, the evidence is not yet
conclusive.


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