Anxiety Support Research

The Science of Tapping for Anxiety Support

Published research on EFT for emotional wellness. The Tapping Solution App provides general wellness support for stress and anxiety management.

65+ RCTs
d = 1.23 Meta-Analytic Effect
300+ Published Studies
21M+ Sessions Completed
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About This Research

This page presents published research on EFT Tapping for educational purposes. The Tapping Solution App is designed for general wellness, stress management, and emotional support. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent anxiety disorders or any medical condition. If you have been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder or any mental health condition, please work with your healthcare provider. This app should not replace professional medical or mental health treatment.

Why Anxiety Is the Most-Studied Application

Anxiety isn't just common—it's the gateway condition. Most people who discover Tapping start here. And the research has followed, making EFT for anxiety one of the best-documented mind-body interventions in existence.

d = 1.23 Meta-Analytic Effect Size for Anxiety Clond (2016), Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease
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What This Means

An effect size of d = 1.23 is exceptionally large by clinical standards. For comparison, the average effect of psychotherapy is d = 0.70, and antidepressants vs. placebo show d = 0.40. EFT for anxiety produces effects nearly twice as large as typical talk therapy.

App Data

Real-World Anxiety Relief

Across millions of app sessions targeting anxiety and stress, we see consistent patterns:

1.8M+ Anxiety Sessions
d = 1.12 Effect Size
41% Avg Stress Reduction

Published Research Highlights

2016

Meta-Analysis: 14 RCTs

Clond's systematic review found EFT produces "large effects" for anxiety with strong statistical significance (p < 0.001).

2019

Test Anxiety in Students

RCT showing significant reduction in test anxiety and improved academic performance following brief EFT intervention.

2020

Healthcare Workers

EFT reduced anxiety and burnout in frontline workers during high-stress periods.

2022

Generalized Anxiety

RCT comparing EFT to standard care showed significant improvements on anxiety measures.

Why Tapping Works for Anxiety

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Amygdala Reset

Calms the overactive threat detector

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Cortisol Drop

Reduces the hormone driving anxiety

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Memory Rewiring

Updates anxious patterns at the source

Learn more about how Tapping works →

What Users Say

"I've tried meditation apps, breathing exercises, even medication. Tapping is the first thing that actually stops anxiety in its tracks—not just manages it."

— Sarah K.

"My therapist was skeptical when I mentioned Tapping. Now she recommends it to all her anxiety clients. The research convinced her."

— Michael T.

Important Notice: The Tapping Solution App is intended for general wellness purposes, including stress management and emotional wellness support. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or medical condition. If you have been diagnosed with a medical or mental health condition, please consult with your healthcare provider. This app is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.