Effect of online mindfulness intervention on anxiety, depression, and stress in patients with chronic diseases.
Explore (New York, N.Y.) – July 08, 2025
Source: PubMed
Summary
Online mindfulness significantly reduces anxiety, depression, and stress among adults with chronic diseases. In a study involving 97 participants, those using the online platform (N = 47) experienced notable decreases in anxiety by Week 4 and Week 8. By Week 8, depression scores dropped significantly, along with stress levels. The control group (N = 50) showed no such improvements. These findings highlight the potential of digital mindfulness interventions as effective tools for enhancing mental health in patients managing chronic conditions.
Abstract
Online mindfulness may be an effective non-pharmacological mental health intervention. To evaluate the effectiveness of an online mindfulness platform in ameliorating anxiety, depression, and stress in patients with chronic diseases. In this randomized controlled study, 97 patients were enrolled and randomly assigned to either the online intervention group (N = 47) or the control group (N = 50). Anxiety, depression, and stress levels were assessed at baseline, 4 weeks, and 8 weeks after the intervention. The baseline scores of anxiety, depression, and stress between the control and experiment groups were comparable. Online mindfulness intervention significantly reduced anxiety scores at Week 4 and Week 8 (both P < 0.001). In addition, online mindfulness intervention significantly lowered both depression scores and stress levels at Week 8 (both P ≤ 0.002), but not at Week 4. Online mindfulness interventions effectively alleviate anxiety, depression, and stress in patients with chronic diseases. Future qualitative research is recommended to further explore the mechanisms of change at the psychological level.