Online Mindfulness May Target Psychological Distress and Mental Health during COVID-19.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically affected mental health, creating an urgent need for convenient and safe interventions to improve well-being. Online mindfulness interventions show promise for improving depression, anxiety, and general well-being.

Objective

To assess: 1) the impact of online mindfulness on psychological distress, 2) altruistic efforts, and 3) the quantity, quality, and availability of online mindfulness resources during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods

233 participants (203 U.S.; 20 international; 10 unknown) participated in this prospective, single-arm, non-randomized clinical trial of a single online mindfulness meditation session with pre- and post-surveys.

Main outcome measures

(a) Mindfulness session helpfulness, online platf

SUBMITTER: Farris SR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8419565 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature