Dutch secondary vocational schoolteachers who took a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) training reported reduced stress and increased inner calmness, along with gains in being present, taking distance, recognizing and changing dysfunctional patterns, awareness, concentration, acceptance, non-judgment, communication, and compassion toward themselves and others. These experiences were reported immediately after the training and up to 9 months later. Prior to training, teachers expected stress relief and improved personal competencies. The study suggests MBSR can foster both mental health improvements and prosocial competencies in teachers over the short and long term.
A systematic review of 23 studies examined how Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) affect employee mental health. The strongest outcomes were reduced emotional exhaustion, stress, psychological distress, depression, anxiety, and occupational stress. Improvements were also seen in mindfulness, personal accomplishment, self-compassion, sleep quality, and relaxation. No studies focused exclusively on MBCT, so only MBSR effects are described. The evidence suggests MBSR may help improve psychological functioning in employees, though most studies were of medium or low quality and a meta-analysis was not performed due to the topic's exploratory nature and diverse outcomes.