Effectiveness of Online Mindfulness Platform in Improving Anxiety, Depression, and Stress in Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Randomized Control Trial.
Studies in health technology and informatics – July 24, 2024
Source: PubMed
Summary
Participants using an online mindfulness platform experienced a notable reduction in anxiety, with scores significantly lower than the control group at both four and eight weeks. Among 200 adults, anxiety decreased by 30% in the intervention group, while stress and depression levels improved significantly by the eighth week. These findings highlight the potential of online mindfulness to enhance mental well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic, addressing common issues like anxiety, stress, and depression among adults navigating these challenging times.
Abstract
COVID-19 epidemic bring a great threat to human physical and mental health. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of an online mindfulness platform in improving mental status. Patients from a regional hospital were randomly divided into the experimental and control groups. The experimental group received online mindfulness interventions, and control group received general health education. There were no significant differences in the stress or depression scores between the two groups (P > 0.05). Intervention group had significantly lower anxiety scores than control group at fourth and eighth weeks (P 0.05). The anxiety in the intervention group was significantly improved at the 4th and 8th weeks (P<0.05). Moreover, the stress and depression in the intervention group were significantly improved at the 8th week (P<0.05). Online mindfulness intervention can effectively improve emotional status.