Effects Of Mindfulness Training Research Articles

The impact of mindfulness training on alleviating COVID-19 fear among international students in China: A quasi-experimental study

This study investigated the effects of mindfulness training on alleviating fear of the COVID-19 epidemic among international students in China during the academic year 2020. The training group participants (N = 41) and the control group participants (N = 44) were surveyed pre-and post-training with the two English questionnaires: The Five-Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ) and the fear of the COVID-19 scale (FCV–19S). The results showed that, regarding the relationship between the two main variables in the study, mindfulness is related negatively to the COVID-19 epidemic. Moreover, compared to the control group, results showed that individuals in the training group demonstrated significant improvements in mindfulness levels and decreased Fear of COVID-19. Thus, findings suggest that a short online mindfulness meditation training may reduce fear of the COVID-19 epidemic.

Effects of Mindfulness Training on Stress Reduction and Well-being in the Workplace

Purpose: The general objective of this study was to the effects of mindfulness training on stress reduction and well- being in the workplace. Methodology: The study adopted a desktop research methodology. Desk research refers to secondary data or that which can be collected without fieldwork. Desk research is basically involved in collecting data from existing resources hence it is often considered a low cost technique as compared to field research, as the main cost is involved in executive’s time, telephone charges and directories. Thus, the study relied on already published studies, reports and statistics. This secondary data was easily accessed through the online journals and library. Findings: The findings reveal that there exists a contextual and methodological gap relating to the effects of mindfulness training on stress reduction and well- being in the workplace. Various studies demonstrated that employees who underwent mindfulness programs reported lower stress levels, improved emotional well-being, increased job satisfaction, and a positive organizational culture. These findings supported the integration of mindfulness practices into workplace wellness initiatives, providing employees with effective tools for managing stress and fostering a healthier work environment. The studies highlighted mindfulness as a valuable intervention for enhancing both individual well-being and organizational outcomes. Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The Self- Determination theory, Conservation of Resources (COR) theory and Job Demands- Resource (JD-R) model may be used to anchor future studies on the effects of mindfulness training on stress reduction and well- being in the workplace. The study made significant contributions to theory, practice, and policy. It validated and expanded theories such as Self-Determination Theory (SDT) and Conservation of Resources (COR) Theory, demonstrating how mindfulness fulfills intrinsic needs and serves as a resource for managing job demands. Recommendations for practice included continuous and tailored mindfulness programs for organizations to integrate into workplace wellness initiatives. Policy implications emphasized the cost-effectiveness of mindfulness interventions and the need for their inclusion in corporate wellness policies. The study also highlighted directions for future research, including longitudinal studies and exploration of the mechanisms through which mindfulness influences organizational factors. Ethical considerations were addressed, emphasizing voluntary participation and privacy. Overall, the study provided a roadmap for organizations to create healthier, more resilient workplaces through mindfulness training.

Effects of Mindfulness Training on Emotional Reactivity

Abstract Background: Mindfulness, rooted in ancient practices, is being studied for its impact on emotion regulation and mental well-being. Objective: The study aimed to investigate whether there would be a significant change in reactivity to emotional stimuli following mindfulness-based training. This was assessed through two measures: a) self-perception of valence and arousal in evaluating images, and b) postural sway while visualizing these images. Methods: Fifty graduate students, divided into a training and a control group, participated in the study. They went through two data collection events, with the same collection procedure, and mindfulness-based training was offered to the training group between the collection events. These individuals were presented with pleasant, unpleasant, and neutral images and data was collected regarding the postural sway and individual evaluation of these images for valence (pleasant - unpleasant) and arousal (high - low). Data were compared using the repeated measures ANOVA statistical test. Results: The results pointed to a change in the postural pattern of the training group for the neutral images, indicating a more flexible posture, with greater exploration of the space in the standing position, and changes in the perception of arousal for unpleasant images, with a significant reduction in the mobilization of individuals who underwent the training. Conclusion: These are important results for the advancement of research, since the physiological measures are not subject to conscious manipulation by the participant. Keywords: Mindfulness, Emotional reactivity, Postural sway.

The impact of mindfulness training on the attention to facial expressions among undergraduates

AbstractThe improvements in attention by mindfulness training have been proved. However, the effects of mindfulness training on attention to emotional stimuli were mixed. We employed a randomized, controlled design to investigate the effects of mindfulness training on attention to emotional expressions, and investigated whether baseline levels of dispositional mindfulness and emotional intelligence would moderate the intervention effects. Forty participants received 8‐week mindfulness training, and another forty participants attended two lectures about mindfulness. All participants completed the visual search task, the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire, and the Emotional Intelligence Scale at both pre‐training and post‐training. The results showed that the improvements in search efficiencies were larger in the mindfulness group than those in the control group for sad and angry faces, but not for happy faces. In addition, baseline emotional intelligence but not dispositional mindfulness played a significant moderating role in the relationship between mindfulness training and emotional attention to sadness and anger. The search efficiencies of negative emotions (i.e., anger and sadness) but not positive emotions (i.e., happiness) were significantly improved by mindfulness training. Individuals with a high level of baseline emotional intelligence showed significant improvement in search efficiencies relative to those with a low level of emotional intelligence.

The effects of mindfulness training for emergency department and intermediate care unit nurses

AimThe aim of this study was to determine the effects of mindfulness and self-compassion skills on the experienced stress and work satisfaction of emergency department (ED) and intermediate care unit employees. MethodsAll ED and intermediate care unit employees in the study hospital were invited to participate in an introductory lecture about mindfulness, compassion, and the intervention in January 2020. After the lecture, it was possible to enroll in training. This training was postponed due to Covid-19 and started in October 2020. ResultsThe most important findings of this study are that instructor-led mindfulness training, and the regular use of a smartphone mindfulness application can significantly reduce stress and burnout and promote mindfulness and well-being of ED and intermediate care unit personnel. ConclusionsThis study shows that compact mindfulness training via innovative digital technology has a positive effect in reducing ED and intermediate care unit employees stress and burnout, while improving mindfulness and well-being, and this is consistent with the wider literature. Key findingsThe regular practice of smartphone-guided mindfulness can reduce stress and burnout, as well as promote mindfulness and well-being among ED and intermediate care unit employees.

Comparison of mindfulness training and acceptance and commitment therapy in a workplace setting: results from a randomized controlled trial

ABSTRACT Mindfulness interventions have become a common feature of worksite stress management provision. However, the evidence underpinning these interventions continues to attract scrutiny, with unresolved questions surrounding: the generalizability of mindfulness research findings to real-world workplace training applications, comparability of different mindfulness approaches offered in workplace settings, and effects on job performance. The current trial contributes to the literature by exploring effects of mindfulness training (MT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), which were delivered to staff in the same healthcare organization. Participants were randomly assigned to a 4-session MT program (n = 63), a 4-session ACT program (n = 67), or a waiting list control group (n = 69). Study measures were administered on five occasions spread across a 6-month period. Results indicated that both MT and ACT reduced perceived stress and improved mindfulness and sleep quality when compared to the control group. ACT showed slight superiority in helping employees align their behaviour with personal values. Neither MT nor ACT was effective in reducing work limitations. We consider explanations for equivocal effects on job performance outcomes, and highlight the importance of testing the effectiveness of worksite mindfulness interventions under ecologically valid conditions.

The effectiveness of mindfulness on rumination and cognitive regulation of emotion in students with depressive symptoms

Background. Having problems in regulating the emotions is considered as the main core of depression disorder and rumination is one of the cognitive components in individuals with depression disorder. The objective of this study was to consider the effect of mindfulness training on rumination and cognitive regulation of emotion in students with depressive symptoms. Methods. This study was a semi-experimental method with a pre-test-post-test design with a control group. The statistical population included all 350 students of the Faculty of Nursing of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences in 2023-2022, among whom the Beck Depression Questionnaire was administered. Among them, 30 students with symptoms of depression (15 as experimental and 15 as control) were selected by purposive sampling method. The emotion regulation scale and rumination questionnaire were used to collect data. Results. The findings showed a significant difference between the experimental and control groups in terms of rumination and cognitive regulation of emotion (P<0.001). The mean of rumination in the experimental group was significantly reduced compared to the pre-test and the control group, and the mean of the cognitive regulation of emotion was significantly increased. Conclusion. The results of the research showed that mindfulness training has an effect on rumination and cognitive regulation of emotion in students with depressive symptoms. Practical Implications. The results of the present study can be used to prevent and treat people with symptoms of depression, especially students.

Mindfulness training in healthcare professions: A scoping review of systematic reviews.

The effectiveness of mindfulness training (MT) on mental health and wellbeing in different groups and contexts is well-established. However, the effect of MT on different healthcare professionals' (HCPs) mental health and wellbeing needs to be synthesised, along with a focus on outcomes that are specifically relevant to healthcare settings. The aim of this study is to summarise the effect of MT interventions on HCPs' mental health and wellbeing, to explore its effect on communication skills and to identify potential gaps in the literature. A scoping review of systematic reviews (SRs) investigating MT interventions in HCPs was conducted. A comprehensive systematic search was conducted from database inception to 22 February 2023 on Ovid MEDLINE, Ovid Embase, Scopus, Cochrane (CENTRAL), EBSCHOhost CINAHL, Ovid PsycINFO, Web of Science (Core Collection), OpenGrey, TRIP Database and Google Scholar. Snowballing of reference lists and hand-searching were utilised. Risk of bias and quality of included SRs were assessed using the ROBIS and AMSTAR2 tools. Sixteen SRs were included in this review. We found substantial evidence for MT interventions improving mental health and wellbeing across different HCPs, with the exception of burnout, where evidence is mixed. There is a paucity of SRs evaluating communication skills other than empathy. However, the available evidence is suggestive of improvements in self-reported empathy. Details of MT fidelity and dosage are largely absent in the SRs, as is study populations from representative EDI samples. Synthesis of SRs suggests that MT improves mental health and wellbeing in HCPs. The exception is burnout, where results are inconclusive. Insufficient data exists to evaluate effects of MT on the full spectrum of communication skills. Other HCPs than medicine and nursing are inadequately represented. Further research is required that considers the specific target population of HCPs and MT curriculum, and reports on fidelity, dosage and the effects on communication skills.

Nature-based mindfulness programs using virtual reality to reduce pediatric perioperative anxiety: a narrative review.

Over 75% of pediatric surgery patients experience preoperative anxiety, which can lead to complicated recoveries. Current interventions are less effective for children over 12 years old. New interventions, like mindfulness-based ones (MBIs), are needed to address this issue. MBIs work well for reducing mental health symptoms in youth, but they can be challenging for beginners. Virtual reality (VR) nature settings can help bridge this gap, providing an engaging 3-D practice environment that minimizes distractions and enhances presence. However, no study has investigated the combined effects of mindfulness training in natural VR settings for pediatric surgery patients, creating a significant gap for a novel intervention. This paper aims to fill that gap by presenting a narrative review exploring the potential of a nature-based mindfulness program using VR to reduce pediatric preoperative anxiety. It begins by addressing the risks of anxiety in children undergoing surgery, emphasizing its impact on physical recovery, and supporting the use of VR for anxiety reduction in hospitals. The review then delves into VR's role in nature and mindfulness, discussing theoretical concepts, clinical applications, and effectiveness. It also examines how the combination of mindfulness, nature, and VR can create an effective intervention, supported by relevant literature. Finally, it synthesizes the existing literature's limitations, findings, gaps, and contradictions, concluding with research and clinical implications.

The effectiveness of mindfulness training on social adjustment, self-esteem, and hope among transgender individuals in Tehran

Introduction: This study aimed to assess the efficacy of mindfulness training in enhancing social adjustment, self-esteem, and hope in transgender individuals. Methodology: This research employed a quasi-experimental design, incorporating pre-test and post-test measures, along with a control group. The study population comprised transgender individuals receiving support from one of the social support centres under the auspices of the Tehran Municipality in the year 1401 (2022). Fourteen participants from this population were selected using convenience sampling and randomly assigned to two groups: an experimental group and a control group. The experimental group underwent eight sessions of mindfulness training. Subsequently, during the post-test phase, both groups completed questionnaires. Data analysis involved multivariate and univariate analysis of covariance. Results: The research findings revealed a statistically significant difference in mean scores of social adjustment, self-esteem, and hope between the control and experimental groups during the post-test phase. Mindfulness training contributed significantly to elevating the levels of these variables within the experimental group (p < 0.05). Conclusion: In light of the research outcomes, mindfulness training emerges as a promising intervention for positively influencing social adjustment, self-esteem, and hope among transgender individuals. Consequently, this educational program is recommended for the provision of psychological services within the target community.

The Effectiveness of Mindfulness Training on Self-Control and Social Adaptation in Housewives

Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of mindfulness training on self-control and social adaptation in housewives. Methods and Materials: The research method was a quasi-experimental design using a randomized two-group pretest-posttest approach. The statistical population of the study comprised all housewives visiting Fateh Garden in the Jahanshahr neighborhood of Karaj in 2023. Considering that the minimum sample size for a quasi-experimental design is 30 participants, housewives who exercised at Fateh Garden during the week, met the research criteria, and were willing to participate after receiving explanations about the procedures and ethical assurances from the researchers, were selected. A total sample size of 30 participants (15 in the experimental group and 15 in the control group) was chosen using a voluntary sampling method and randomly assigned to the two groups. Data were collected using the Bell Social Adaptation Scale, the Tangney Self-Control Scale, and sessions based on the mindfulness training by Lewas and Schumann Oliver (2018). Findings: Results indicated that mindfulness training had a positive and significant impact on self-control and social adaptation in housewives. Conclusion: Thus, the potential of mindfulness training to enhance aspects such as self-control and social adaptation in couples can be utilized.

The Effect of Mindfulness Training on Core Self-Evaluation and Academic Burnout

Objective: This research aimed to examine the internal mechanism of core self-evaluation between mindfulness and academic burnout, and the effect of mindfulness interventions on reducing academic burnout. Methods: The study involved the assessment of 764 high school students using the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ), Core Self-Evaluation Scale (CSES), and Academic Burnout Scale (ABS) to examine the relation between mindfulness, core self-evaluation, and academic burnout. Following this, a randomized controlled experimental design can be employed to evaluate the impact of interventions and conduct subsequent surveys.

Effectiveness of Mindfulness Training on Experiential Avoidance, Self-Compassion, and Physiological Indices in Women with Breast Cancer

Objective: This study aimed to examine the impact of mindfulness training on experiential avoidance, self-compassion, and certain physiological indices in women diagnosed with breast cancer. Method: This applied research was conducted as a quasi-experimental study with a pre-test, post-test, and control group design. The population included all women with stage 1 and 2 breast cancer who were under medical care after completing chemotherapy or radiotherapy at Shahid Tajrish Hospital in 2020-2021. A convenience sampling method was used to select 40 female breast cancer patients, who were equally divided into an experimental group (20 participants) and a control group (20 participants). Data were collected using the Neff's Self-Compassion Scale (Neff, 2003), the Bond et al.'s Experiential Avoidance Questionnaire (2011), and physiological indices. Mindfulness training, based on the protocol by Lengacher et al. (2019), consisted of 8 sessions of 90 minutes each for the experimental group, while the control group received no intervention. Data were analyzed using covariance analysis. Findings: The results indicated that mindfulness training significantly increased self-compassion (F = 6.35, p < .05) and decreased experiential avoidance (F = 4.75, p < .05) in women with breast cancer. Additionally, the training significantly reduced cortisol levels (F = 7.38, p < .05), but did not have a significant effect on the concentrations of IL-6 (F = 0.83, p > .05) and CRP (F = 0.04, p > .05). Conclusion: Considering the current findings, it can be said that mindfulness training is effective in improving the psychological condition and reducing stress in women with breast cancer.

Investigating the protective effects of mindfulness-based attention training on mind wandering in applied settings.

Mind wandering, a phenomenon in which attention drifts away from the task-at-hand, is associated with deleterious effects on performance and well-being. As such, efforts to curb mind wandering are warranted. Recently, mindfulness training (MT) has been found to protect against mind wandering. Yet, many MT programs are at risk of falling off the implementation cliff due to challenges implementing these programs in applied settings. To mitigate against this, early-stage research in small convenience samples may be necessary to spur stakeholder engagement and collaboration. Herein, the effects of MT on mind wandering were examined via an internal meta-analysis of early-stage studies of a manualized, context-adaptable short-form MT program, referred to as Mindfulness-Based Attention Training (MBAT). Five longitudinal studies (N = 304) were conducted in a variety of organizational cohorts. Self-reported mind wandering and meta-awareness, as well as accuracy (A') and response time variability (intra-individual coefficient of variation, ICV) during performance of the sustained attention to response task (SART) were assessed at baseline (T1) and 4 weeks later (T2) in MBAT and no-training participants. Standardized mean change (SMC) from T1 to T2 significantly differed between MBAT and no-training groups for mind wandering (ΔSMC = -0.387, p < 0.001), meta-awareness (ΔSMC = -0.374, p < 0.001), and ICV (ΔSMC = -0.376, p = 0.043), suggesting potential protective effects in self-reported and performance-based metrics of mind wandering. These results serve as preliminary proof-of-concept support for MBAT's protective effects on mind wandering. Further, they suggest that MBAT is amenable to implementation across a variety of applied and organizational settings and warrants additional research employing larger sample sizes in randomized controlled designs.

Effects of mindfulness training and exercise on cognitive function in healthy older adults without dementia: the MEDEX clinical trial

AbstractBackgroundA 2×2 factorial multi‐site randomized clinical trial was conducted to determine whether Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), exercise, or their combination improve cognitive function in older adults..Method585 older adults (aged 65‐84; mean age 71.5, 72.5% women) with subjective cognitive concerns but no dementia were randomized to MBSR, exercise with aerobic, strength and functional components, combined MBSR and exercise, or a health education control group. Interventions lasted 18 months and consisted of group‐based classes and home practice.ResultNeither MBSR, exercise, nor their combination significantly improved either primary outcome of memory or cognitive control (composites of neuropsychological tests), or secondary outcomes of hippocampal volume, DLPFC thickness and surface area, functional cognitive capacity or self‐reported cognitive concerns.ConclusionAmong older adults with subjective cognitive concerns but without dementia, mindfulness training, exercise, or both did not significantly improve cognitive or brain structural outcomes.

An experimental test of the mindfulness-to-meaning theory: Casual pathways between decentering, reappraisal, and well-being.

Emotion regulation ideally promotes subjective well-being in addition to relieving distress. Mindfulness-to-Meaning theory (MMT) proposes that well-being interventions follow a common pathway to promote wellness using two intermediate stages: decentering from initial stress appraisals followed by positive reappraisal of life events-linking a broadened state of awareness with narrative meaning-making. A preregistered (https://osf.io/c2xzd) evaluation of the MMT compared online, 3-week adaptations of established well-being interventions in a postsecondary student sample. The study (N = 131) employed a four-arm randomized trial design, featuring (a) control, (b) mindfulness, (c) stress mindset, and (d) blended mindfulness and stress mindset training conditions. The MMT pathway accounted for change in well-being across all models, mindfulness training consistently promoted positive reappraisal despite an absence of reappraisal instructions, and an exploratory cross-lagged analysis found decentering facilitative of subsequent reappraisal. However, the stress mindset intervention failed to improve well-being relative to control, limiting capacity for causal inference; post hoc analyses, therefore, focused on the more efficacious mindfulness training conditions. The MMT accounted for change in well-being across all levels of analysis, although well-being changes were also supported by direct effects of mindfulness training and decentering, with only partial mediation through the complete MMT pathway. These findings support MMT as a process model for well-being but suggest that decentering and reappraisal only partially account for the salutary effects of well-being interventions. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved).

Does motivation for practising mindfulness moderate the effects of mindfulness training on stressed adults?

AbstractBackgroundMindfulness‐based intervention (MBI) has been associated with positive health outcomes in adults; however, there are important gaps in our knowledge of factors that influence which individuals are more likely to engage with and benefit from these interventions. Research on other types of behavioural interventions suggests that motivation changes over the course of intervention and may moderate attendance and therapeutic outcomes. This study investigated changes in motivation for practising mindfulness across an MBI and associations between baseline motivation and outcomes, to gain a preliminary understanding of the role of motivation in MBI adherence and outcomes.MethodsIn a sample of adults (N = 80) who received an MBI, we characterised change in motivation from pre‐ to postintervention and tested whether baseline motivation predicted change in attendance and outcomes.ResultsWe found that some, but not all, dimensions of motivation for practising mindfulness increased and also were associated with attendance and pre–post change stress and emotion regulation.ConclusionsOur findings suggest that there may be potential for optimising MBI through attention to individual differences in motivation and change in motivation over time. The findings justify research with larger sample sizes, control groups and repeated measurements to test the temporal ordering of changes in these outcomes.

Pengaruh Latihan Mindfulness Terhadap Penurunan Tekanan Darah Pada Ibu Preeklamsia Di Puskesmas Pajarakan Kabupaten Probolinggo

Preeclampsia is a collection of symptoms or syndromes that affect pregnant women over 20 weeks of gestation with the main signs being hypertension and proteinuria. Preeclampsia is a multisystem disorder that characteristically affects 2% - 5% of pregnancies and is one of the causes of most maternal and infant deaths. Several risk factors for preeclampsia are caused by maternal age, occupation, parity, gestational age, history of hypertension and education. Mothers who have many risk factors and previously suffered from preeclampsia have a 20% risk of experiencing preeclampsia. The aim of this research is to determine the effect of mindfulness training on reducing blood pressure in preeclamptic women at the Pajarakan Community Health Center, Probolinggo Regency. This research design uses pre-experimental using the one-group pre-post test design method. The total population was 30 respondents with a sampling technique using total sampling with a total of 30 research samples. The measuring tool uses mindfulness therapy SOPs and blood pressure observation sheets. The research results were processed with the help of SPSS 23 for Windows using the Wilcoxon statistical test. The results of the research: Blood pressure in preeclamptic mothers before being given mindfulness training was systolic blood pressure with a mean value of 148.53; median 147.50; SD 5,036; The minimum value is 141 and the maximum value is 159. Meanwhile, the diastolic blood pressure value is 137.77; median 138.00 ; SD 2,800 ; The minimum value is 130 and the maximum value is 142. Meanwhile, the blood pressure results in preeclamptic mothers after being given mindfulness training are systolic blood pressure with a mean value of 90.57; median 91.00 ; SD 3,954; The minimum value is 81 and the maximum value is 96. Meanwhile, the diastolic blood pressure value is 80.90; median 80.00 ; SD 3,680; The minimum score is 70 and the maximum score is 86. There is an effect of mindfulness training on reducing blood pressure in preeclamptic mothers at the Pajarakan Community Health Center, Probolinggo Regency with a value of ρ = 0.000 &lt; α = 0.05.

Mindfulness training modifies attentional bias to facial emotion and emotional symptoms

BackgroundMindfulness training has been shown to improve emotional symptoms such as anxiety and depressive symptoms. However, its cognitive-behavioral mechanism is still unclear. The present study aimed to investigate the effect of mindfulness training on attention to emotional faces and its role in the improvement in emotional symptoms. MethodsEighty participants were recruited and randomly divided into a training group (n = 40) that received eight weeks of mindfulness training and a control group (n = 40) that attended a mindfulness lecture. Before training (T1), immediately after training (T2), and three months after training (T3), all participants were asked to complete the Self-Rating Depression Scale (SDS) and the Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS) to assess their emotional symptoms and a modified dot-probe task to measure their attention to emotional faces. ResultsMindfulness training significantly reduced anxiety and depressive symptoms at both T2 and T3. After training, the attentional bias toward happy faces increased, while the attentional bias toward sad faces decreased in the training group compared with the control group. Mediation analysis showed that the improvement in attentional bias toward sad faces partially mediated the effect of mindfulness training on depression at T2. LimitationsOur participants were not a clinical sample (i.e., were not diagnosed with emotional disorders), and the time course of attention components was difficult to examine in the present study. ConclusionsMindfulness training can stably reduce anxious and depressive symptoms. However, it may have a temporary effect on attentional bias toward facial emotions, which plays a limited role in improving emotional symptoms.

Effects of a Mindfulness Meditation on Blood Pressure in Prehypertension Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Objective: To test the effectiveness of mindfulness training on blood pressure reduction in pre-hypertension people. Materials and Methods: A randomized control trial was used. Pre-hypertension people with systolic blood pressure (SBP) 130 to 139 and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) 80 to 89 mmHg were randomly assigned to either the intervention with 35 people or the control group also with 35 people. A mindfulness-based brief intervention program (MBBI) was performed for eight weeks. The authors measured the blood pressure at baseline, week 8, 12, and 20. Mixed linear regression was used to test the effect of MBBI. Results: Seventy participants were included and allocated equally to either the intervention or the control group with 35 participants each. MBBI had the effect of lowering SBP compared to the control group at week 8 (mean difference –3.50, 95% confidence interval –5.13 to –1.87), week 12 (mean difference –5.63, 95% confidence interval –7.25 to –3.99), and week 20 (mean difference –7.81, 95% confidence interval –9.44 to –6.18). For DBP, the authors observed statistically significant decreases only at week 12 (mean difference –3.09, 95% confidence interval –6.15 to –0.02). Conclusion: The authors observed the effect of a MBBI on decreasing SBP and DBP. Keywords: Pre-hypertension; Mindfulness based brief intervention; Blood pressure