Clin Psychol Rev April 2016 PMID 27111302

Effectiveness of online mindfulness-based interventions in improving mental health: A review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.

M P J Spijkerman, W T M Pots, E T Bohlmeijer

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The discussions reflect a generally positive attitude toward the article, with phrases like 'effectiveness of online mindfulness,' 'mental health improvement,' and mentions of the COVID-19 pandemic highlighting the relevance and potential impact. The tone is analytical yet optimistic, emphasizing practical applications such as the benefits during the pandemic and considerations for implementing guided versus unguided sessions.

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Online mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) delivered via the Internet have been shown to have a small but significant positive effect on mental health aspects such as depression, anxiety, wellbeing, and mindfulness, with the strongest impact on stress.
Guided online MBIs tend to be more effective than unguided ones, especially for stress and mindfulness, and the number of sessions in the intervention also influences their effectiveness.
Although the quality of the studies did not significantly affect the results, the review highlights the potential of online MBIs to improve mental health, particularly in managing stress, and suggests areas for further research and practical application.]

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