Mental Health Journaling Statistics 2025

83% of Americans who journal report better mental health

15 minutes of daily journaling can reduce stress levels by 25%

73% of journalers are women, 27% are men

64% of people who start journaling continue for at least 6 months

Journaling app downloads increased 400% from 2020-2024

Expressive writing reduces symptoms of depression by 43% after 3 months

76% of adults who journal for 20 minutes daily experience reduced anxiety

Writing about traumatic events improves PTSD symptoms in 62% of cases

Gratitude journaling increases happiness levels by 25%

68% of therapists recommend journaling to their clients

Regular journaling can lower blood pressure by 10-15 points

Journalers sleep 45 minutes longer and report better sleep quality

89% of digital journalers prefer AI-powered insights over traditional apps

AI journal apps see 3.2x higher engagement than traditional journal apps

91% of users trust AI companions with personal emotional content

Digital journalers write 58% more frequently than pen-and-paper journalers

Voice journaling feature usage increased 210% year-over-year

Employees who journal are 30% more productive

Morning journaling improves focus for 4-6 hours

Reflective journaling increases goal achievement rates by 42%

57% of successful entrepreneurs journal daily

Students who journal have 24% higher GPAs on average

79% of students report reduced test anxiety through journaling

Journaling before exams improves test scores by 12-15%

86% of college students use digital journaling apps over physical journals

Gen Z is 3x more likely to use journaling apps than Baby Boomers

45% of millennials journal at least once per week

The global digital journaling market will reach $2.1B by 2027

Urban residents are 35% more likely to use journaling apps

92% of people who track their moods identify emotional patterns within 30 days

Mood tracking apps reduce depressive episodes frequency by 38%

Visual mood data increases self-awareness by 67%

81% of mood trackers report better emotional regulation

Journaling as adjunct therapy improves treatment outcomes by 55%

Expressive writing reduces doctor visits by 47% for chronic illness patients

70% of therapists use journaling homework assignments

Cancer patients who journal report 28% reduction in pain levels

94% of journalers say privacy features are essential

78% prefer end-to-end encryption for journal apps

Password-protected journals see 5x higher engagement

ADHD patients who journal show 31% improvement in task completion

Journaling reduces chronic pain perception by 22%

85% of anxiety disorder patients benefit from structured journaling

Burnout recovery time decreases 40% with daily reflection journaling