Nicolette P. Rickert

2 papers in the library · publishing 2026

Papers

Unpacking the role of psychopathology in the state-to-trait mindfulness transition: A longitudinal structural equation modeling study.

Journal of Affective Disorders November 1, 2026 Veronica L O'Brien, Nicolette P. Rickert

People with higher anxiety may find it harder to develop mindfulness through practice. A four-week online mindfulness course with 274 participants showed that previous mindfulness experience predicted higher starting state mindfulness, while baseline anxiety predicted higher starting state mindfulness but slower growth in state mindfulness over time. Growth in state mindfulness during the course predicted higher final levels of trait mindfulness. The findings suggest that anxiety can interfere with the benefits of mindfulness training.

DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2026.122062 Full text Mindfulness-based stress reduction Psychopathology State mindfulness Trait mindfulness

Let's Expand on How We Teach Mindfulness through an Online, Asynchronous Four-Week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Course

Veronica L. O’Brien, Nicolette P. Rickert

A four-week asynchronous online Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course reduced anxiety, depression, trauma, and alcohol misuse symptoms and increased dispositional mindfulness in 274 participants recruited from a southeastern U.S. university and the general public. Although participants self-reported growing engagement over the four weeks, actual access data showed declining engagement, indicating a need for adjustments. The findings suggest that an abbreviated, online MBSR format is feasible for improving mental health outcomes and may broaden access to mindfulness training.

DOI: 10.22541/au.175774331.13258116/v1