A Self-Guided App-Based Mindfulness Intervention for Racially and Ethnically Minoritized Individuals Who Experience Discrimination-Related Mental Health Symptoms: Randomized Controlled Trial - Scorecard - MDSpire

A Self-Guided App-Based Mindfulness Intervention for Racially and Ethnically Minoritized Individuals Who Experience Discrimination-Related Mental Health Symptoms: Randomized Controlled Trial

  • By

  • Giovanni Ramos

  • Amanda K Montoya

  • Adrian Aguilera

  • Anna S Lau

  • Craig K Enders

  • Yinyin Wen

  • Denise A Chavira

  • May 14, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Self-Directed Mindfulness App for Mental Health Symptoms in Racially and Ethnically Minoritized Individuals Facing Discrimination

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionMental health symptoms related to discrimination
Key MechanismsMindfulness meditation reduces physiological reactivity, breaks negative thinking patterns, and promotes adaptive emotion regulation.
Target PopulationRacially and ethnically minoritized individuals experiencing discrimination
Care SettingDigital mental health interventions (DMHIs)

Key Highlights

  • 60% of REMs report daily discrimination experiences.
  • Mindfulness interventions show effectiveness in reducing stress, anxiety, and depression.
  • Digital interventions may bridge access gaps for REMs.
  • High dropout rates observed in DMHI usage among REMs.
  • Need for culturally adapted interventions remains an empirical question.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • Assess mental health symptoms related to discrimination.

Management

  • Implement mindfulness-based DMHIs for stress, anxiety, and depression.

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Evaluate uptake, engagement, and satisfaction with DMHIs.

Risks

  • Potential barriers to engagement include time constraints, skepticism, and cost.

Patient & Prescribing Data

Racially and ethnically minoritized individuals facing discrimination.

Mindfulness apps can provide accessible mental health support but may require cultural adaptation.

Clinical Best Practices

  • Incorporate culturally relevant elements in mindfulness interventions.
  • Monitor engagement metrics to improve DMHI effectiveness.
  • Address barriers to access and usage of digital mental health tools.

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Original Source(s)

A Self-Guided App-Based Mindfulness Intervention for Racially and Ethnically Minoritized Individuals Who Experience Discrimination-Related Mental Health Symptoms: Randomized Controlled Trial

  • by Giovanni Ramos, Amanda K Montoya, Adrian Aguilera, Anna S Lau, Craig K Enders, Yinyin Wen, Denise A Chavira

  • May 14, 2026

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