Does the practice of mindfulness reduce somatic symptoms and COVID-19-related anxiety? A community-based survey.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Since the beginning of COVID-19 pandemic, several studies have shown an increase of psychological distress in the general population. Previous research demonstrated that high levels of anxiety are associated with reporting more somatic symptoms. The ability to adaptively regulate emotions is essential to deal with stressful situations, and it is one of the main components of mindfulness practice. The aim of the present study was to document the effect of mindfulness practice on somatic symptoms and psychological distress in the context of COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods

The study has a descriptive cross-sectional design. During the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic, between November 2020 and January 2021 participants living in France responded to an online survey on the

SUBMITTER: Micheli N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9784913 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature