Efficacy of 8 vs 4 Sessions Mindfulness-based Programs in a Non-clinical Population

Efficacy of 8 vs 4 Sessions Mindfulness-based Programs in a Non-clinical Population: a Controlled Study

The aim of this study was to assess and compare the efficacy of a standard 8-weeks protocol based on the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction MBSR program versus a 4-week shortened version of the protocol in the improvement of wellbeing variables in a non-clinical population in Spain. The investigators initial hypothesis was that both protocols are efficacious but the standard 8-week performs better that the short one.

Inclusion Criteria:

• be adult (18-y or older);
• willingness to participate in the study and signing informed consent;
• ability to understand and write Spanish.

Exclusion Criteria:

• have an acute clinical or psychiatry condition;
• have no previous experience with mindfulness or other type of contemplative or mind-boy practices such as yoga, taichi or chikung.