The most effective areas that Mindfulness-Based Interventions improve is stress and mindfulness. Internet-based MBIs have a comparable effect on stress reduction to traditional MBSR and MBCT practices. There also appears to be a significant impact of these online MBIs on people’s mindfulness meditation skills. These online mindfulness mediation services have a small impact on depression, anxiety, and well-being. 

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There are many online services and apps that are available that allow people to practice Mindfulness Interventions such as Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) from one’s own device. The ease of accessibility, lower cost, and convenience of these services are some of the pros of online MBI practices over face-to-face MBIs. 

Mindfulness Apps and Online Services

Spijkerman, M. P. J., Pots, W. T. M., & Bohlmeijer, E. T. (2016). Effectiveness of online mindfulness-based interventions in improving mental health: A review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. Clinical Psychology Review, 45, 102–114. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cpr.2016.03.009

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


Effectiveness of Online Mindfulness Services

Mindfulness-Based Interventions offered online are not as effective in reducing depression and anxiety as face-to-face MBIs. The effectiveness of MBIs in general most likely depends on adhering to the program through continuous practice, which is easier to mandate and regulate with scheduled face-to-face sessions. 

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