Effectiveness of online mindfulness-based interventions in improving mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Bendix Samarta Witarto Visuddho Visuddho Andro Pramana WitartoDamba BestariBrihastami SawitriTando Abner Sivile MelapiCitrawati Dyah Kencono Wungu

Published in: PloS one (2022)

Online MBIs have beneficial effects on mental health, particularly depression, anxiety, and stress, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Given the limitations of the current study, future trials that specifically consider potential effect influencing factors, longer follow-up evaluation, and methodological quality are warranted.

Keyphrases

mental health
social media
health information
sleep quality
mental illness
randomized controlled trial
systematic review
physical activity
depressive symptoms
chronic pain
healthcare
quality improvement