Mindfulness improves psychological health and supports health behaviour cognitions: Evidence from a pragmatic RCT of a digital mindfulness-based intervention.
British Journal of Health Psychology November 1, 2024 Masha Remskar, Max J Western, Ben Ainsworth 24 citations
A 30-day digital mindfulness programme improved well-being, reduced depression and anxiety symptoms, and these benefits were partly explained by improved attitudes toward health behaviours and stronger intentions to act. The pre-registered randomized controlled trial included 1,247 participants from 91 countries. Compared to an attention-matched control group, those who practiced mindfulness reported significantly better well-being, lower depression, and lower anxiety after one month. Improvements in well-being and depression persisted at two-month follow-up. The effects were mediated by changes in health-related attitudes and behavioural intentions, suggesting that digital mindfulness supports psychological health by shifting how people think about and intend to engage in healthy behaviours.