Stress Reduction for Busy Professionals

Pilot Study of a Brief Mind/Body Meditation Intervention for Allina Health Employees

This is a pre-post intervention pilot study to evaluate the impact of a 30-minute, 8-week mind-body/meditation intervention on self-reported quality of life in individuals employed by Allina Health. Outcomes will include validated questionnaires for depressive symptomology, perceived stress, anxiety, healthy lifestyle, quality of life as well as biological outcomes of salivary cortisol for a sub-sample of employees.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Men and women aged 18 to 65 years
• Actively-working healthcare professional employed by Allina Health.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Previous participation in an Allina Health stress reduction program
• Non-English speaking