Background Despite the high prevalence of comorbid chronic pain and depression, this comorbidity remains understudied. Meditation has demonstrated efficacy for both chronic pain and depression independently, yet there have been few studies examining its effectiveness when both conditions are present concurrently. Furthermore, while meditation is generally accepted as a safe and effective health...
BACKGROUND Mindfulness meditation is a commonly used psychological intervention for pain, mood, and anxiety conditions, but can be challenging to practice when dealing with severe symptoms without proper training experience. The Mindfulness Meditation App (MMA) is a supportive training tool specifically developed for the present study, to aid in the practice of mindful breathing using a...