A 4-week mobile mindfulness training program, with or without neurofeedback assistance, reduced stress and improved psychological health in full-time employees. The neurofeedback-assisted group showed the greatest gains in resilience and relaxation, measured by electroencephalography, compared with a group that used only paper-based stress management materials. All groups completed assessments at baseline, immediately after training, and at a 4-week follow-up. The neurofeedback group's resilience improvements persisted through the follow-up period. The study suggests that adding neurofeedback may enhance the benefits of brief mobile mindfulness training for employee well-being, though larger and longer studies are needed.
A mindfulness-based self-help program delivered via Netflix improved depression and adaptive coping strategies in breast cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy. In a nonrandomized controlled trial, 84 patients were assigned to either a control group or a group that watched episodes of "Headspace Guide to Meditation" and practiced guided meditation at least twice weekly for four weeks. At week 8, the meditation group showed significantly greater improvement in depression, cognitive avoidance, and positive attitude compared to the control group. Half of the meditation group adhered to the full protocol. The findings suggest that a self-help mindfulness program on Netflix can be a feasible and effective way to support mental health in cancer patients.