The Mindfulness App Trial for Weight, Weight related Behaviours, and Stress in University Students.

Mobile mindfulness-based app intervention for weight loss using mindfulness based stress reduction techniques (e.g body scan, Hatha Yoga, walking and sitting meditation, and breathing exercises) and mindful eating techniques. The app will also have basic educational information on basic dietary and physical activity guideline information from The WHO guidelines on Physical activity and dietary intake.The app will be compatible with iPhone and android. The mobile app will enable mindful eating and minduflness-based stress reduction text messages to be sent as push notifications. It will further have written educational information, mindfulness meditation and yoga videos, meditation audios, photos that inspire mindfulness, and an electronic diary for self-monitoring of mindfulness activities. Push notifications will also be sent at a frequency of 1-2 per week. To ensure students are motivated, they will receive text messages during the final 3 weeks of the study (1) per week to motivate them extra to use the app beyond the push notifications near the high stress busy exam period. Mode of Delivery: by Mobile Phone Duration: 11 weeks Location: University of Queensland St Lucia and Herston Campuses Post intervention focus groups will be conducted to learn about experiences with the app and any attitudinal changes towards meditation and a healthy lifestyle.