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

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

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  • 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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    Approximately 60% of racially and ethnically minoritized individuals report daily discrimination, contributing to high rates of mental health issues.

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    Mindfulness meditation may help reduce stress, anxiety, and depression by promoting present-moment awareness and adaptive emotion regulation.

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    There is limited representation of racially and ethnically minoritized individuals in mindfulness research, raising concerns about cultural adaptation.

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    Digital mental health interventions could improve access to mindfulness treatments for racially and ethnically minoritized individuals.

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    This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness and feasibility of a self-guided mindfulness app for racially and ethnically minoritized individuals.

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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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