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Last reviewed: January 2026

Research & Evidence

Going Beyond Anxiety is built on decades of peer-reviewed neuroscience research. Here's the scientific foundation behind the program.

67%

Reduction in GAD-7 anxiety scores

Measured over 2 months in randomized controlled trial

Primary Study

A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Digital Therapeutic for Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Journal of Medical Internet Research (2021) • Roy A, Druker S, Hoge EA, Brewer JA

Primary efficacy study showing 67% reduction in GAD-7 anxiety scores over 2 months.

Published Studies

Dr. Jud Brewer's research on mindfulness-based interventions for anxiety and habit change spans 10+ peer-reviewed publications.

A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Digital Therapeutic for Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Journal of Medical Internet Research (2021)

Primary efficacy study showing 67% reduction in GAD-7 anxiety scores over 2 months.

Targeting Anxiety to Improve Sleep Disturbance: A Pilot Study of a Digital Therapeutic

Journal of Medical Internet Research (2022)

Study demonstrating that treating anxiety with mindfulness-based interventions also significantly improves sleep quality.

Targeting Anxiety to Improve Sleep Disturbance

Behavioral Sleep Medicine & Addiction Medicine (2022)

Further evidence of the connection between anxiety reduction and sleep improvement through mindfulness training.

Avoidance of Risky Substances: Mindfulness-Based Approaches

American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine (2022)

Research on how mindfulness-based habit change applies to substance avoidance behaviors.

Mindfulness Training for Health Behavior Change

American Journal of Health Promotion (2021)

Overview of mindfulness training mechanisms for lasting health behavior changes.

Mindfulness and Behavior Change

Harvard Review of Psychiatry (2020)

Comprehensive review of the neuroscience behind mindfulness-based behavior change.

App-Delivered Mindfulness Training for Anxiety

JMIR mHealth and uHealth (2020)

Initial pilot study demonstrating feasibility and preliminary efficacy of app-delivered mindfulness for anxiety.

Mindfulness Training for Eating Behaviors in Overweight Adults

Global Advances in Health and Medicine (2022)

Study showing mindfulness-based approaches help with eating-related anxiety and behaviors.

Digital Therapeutic for Anxiety: Recent Advances

Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking (2024)

Recent research on digital delivery of mindfulness-based anxiety interventions.

Long-term Outcomes of App-Based Anxiety Treatment

JMIR Formative Research (2025)

Follow-up study examining sustained benefits of digital mindfulness-based anxiety treatment.

Important Note

Going Beyond Anxiety is an educational wellness program, not therapy or medical treatment. The research cited above demonstrates efficacy for the mindfulness-based techniques used in the program. Results may vary. Consult a healthcare provider for clinical anxiety treatment.

"After 20 years of research and helping thousands of people, I've learned that transformation happens through daily practice, curiosity, and self-compassion, not just weekly interventions. Let's work together to transform your relationship with anxiety."

— Dr. Jud Brewer

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