Long-term effects of an online mindfulness intervention on mental health in Chinese nursing students: a randomized controlled trial follow-up.
BMC public health February 19, 2025 Zhenwei Dai, Shu Jing, Yijin Wu et al. 10 citations
A six-week online mindfulness course for undergraduate nursing students in Beijing temporarily reduced stress and anxiety and improved mindfulness and perceived social support, but these mental health benefits did not persist at a three-month follow-up. Perceived social support mediated the relationship between mindfulness and mental symptoms. The findings suggest that sustained benefits may require regular practice, highlighting the need for ongoing mindfulness integration into training programs.