Efficacy of a single session mindfulness based intervention: A randomized clinical trial.
PloS one January 1, 2024 Mikael Rubin, Caitlin M Fischer, Michael J Telch 21 citations
A single-session mindfulness and compassion intervention, delivered via telehealth, reduced perceived stress, anxiety, and depression in adults during the COVID-19 pandemic, but did not reduce loneliness. 91 adults were randomly assigned to a one-hour mindfulness-only session, a one-hour mindfulness and compassion session, or a one-week waitlist. Compared to the waitlist, the combined mindfulness and compassion intervention led to meaningful reductions in perceived stress, anxiety, and depression at one-week follow-up. The mindfulness-only session did not produce these effects. The findings suggest that a brief, scalable intervention can improve some aspects of mental health, though loneliness may require more sustained support.