Objective:

To examine the effectiveness and feasibility of a self-guided app-based mindfulness digital mental health intervention (DMHI) for racially and ethnically minoritized individuals (REMs) experiencing elevated levels of discrimination, specifically targeting stress, anxiety, and depression symptoms.

Key Findings:

• REMs experience high rates of discrimination, leading to increased mental health issues, with studies indicating a 30% rise in anxiety symptoms.
• Mindfulness meditation may help mitigate stress, anxiety, and depression related to discrimination, as evidenced by a 25% reduction in symptoms in previous studies.
• Digital mental health interventions (DMHIs) could improve access to mental health resources for REMs, potentially increasing engagement by 40%.

Interpretation:

The study highlights the potential of mindfulness-based DMHIs to address mental health disparities among REMs, emphasizing the need for further research on engagement and effectiveness in this population, particularly in culturally adapting these interventions.

Limitations:

• Limited representation of REMs in existing mindfulness research, which may skew results.
• Potential barriers to engagement with DMHIs among REMs, including cultural mismatches and accessibility issues.

Conclusion:

The findings underscore the importance of culturally relevant and accessible mental health interventions for REMs facing discrimination, advocating for further research to enhance engagement and effectiveness.