Mindfulness online: an evaluation of the feasibility of a web-based mindfulness course for stress, anxiety and depression.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Face-to-face mindfulness interventions have been shown to significantly decrease perceived stress, anxiety and depression and research is beginning to show similar benefits for such courses delivered via the internet. We investigated the feasibility and effectiveness of an online mindfulness course for perceived stress, anxiety and depression.

Design

A follow-up investigation of an online mindfulness course. Previous research examining the change in perceived stress showed promising results. Measures of anxiety and depression were added to the online mindfulness course and these were investigated as well as perceived stress using a new, larger sample.

Participants

Participants (N=273) were self-referrals to the online course who completed the outcome measur

SUBMITTER: Krusche A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3845392 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature