If June felt like an emotional rollercoaster, you weren’t alone, according to findings from a leading human performance company.
Insights from WHOOP, the company known for its health-tracking wearable device, have shed new light on mental health patterns among its member base. This health optimization platform, which requires a yearly subscription starting at $199, delivers continuous biometric data to help users enhance their physical and mental well-being.
According to national statistics from 2022, almost one in four adults in the United States faces a mental health challenge.
As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, WHOOP took a closer look at anonymized data from hundreds of thousands of its users across the U.S. This analysis aimed to gain a deeper understanding of how individuals experience and document their mental well-being on a daily basis.
The findings were striking. Anxiety and stress stood out as the most frequently documented mental health concerns among WHOOP users. In 2025 alone, over 160,000 members recorded these experiences in the WHOOP Journal, surpassing other symptoms such as mood fluctuations, irritability, and depression.
The timing of these logs also suggests a seasonal pattern.
According to WHOOP’s data, the first week of May saw the highest spike in mental health journaling activity of the year. An additional 7,000 members logged mental health entries in that week-long period.
Beyond the self-reported data, the company says these findings could also reveal a physiological correlation between mental and physical health outcomes.
WHOOP tracks a variety of important health metrics such as heart rate variability (HRV), sleep performance, respiratory rate, skin temperature and blood oxygen, using them to predict a daily recovery score that reflects a person’s physical readiness.
Based on analysis across roughly 30,000 WHOOP users, on days when members reported elevated stress or anxiety levels, their recovery scores and sleep duration were significantly lower compared to days when those symptoms were not reported.
Fortunately, WHOOP also offers resources and tools for users experiencing stress or anxiety.
The company’s AI feature, WHOOP Coach, provides real-time insights into cognitive and emotional stress, helping identify patterns and potential triggers. It also offers science-backed breathing exercises designed to calm the nervous system and support recovery.
WHOOP’s latest data highlights how wearable technology can do more than track performance — it can also help users identify trends and implement changes that support both mental and physical health.
This article was written by Miska Salemann, New York Post Commerce Writer/Reporter. As a health-forward member of Gen Z, Miska seeks out experts to weigh in on the benefits, safety and designs of both trending and tried-and-true fitness equipment, workout clothing, dietary supplements and more. Taking matters into her own hands, Miska intrepidly tests wellness products, ranging from Bryan Johnson’s Blueprint Longevity Mix to the viral Oura Ring to Jennifer Aniston’s favorite workout platform – often with her adorable toddler by her side. Before joining The Post, Miska covered lifestyle and consumer topics for the U.S. Sun and The Cannon Beach Gazette.