Effects of Mindfulness Training on Burnout and Mood in Hospital Employees

Behavioral Health Support for Health Care Providers During COVID 19: A Remote Mindfulness Intervention

The primary aims of the study are to 1) provide a hospital employee population with a mindfulness based stress reduction workshop and 2) evaluate the impact of this clinically validated group mindfulness intervention on burnout in health care employees. Secondary outcomes will be anxiety, depression, quality of life and self compassion.

Inclusion Criteria:

• English speaking
• Employees of Stanford Health Care
• Ability to attend a minimum of 4 out of 6 sessions

Exclusion Criteria:

• Non-English speaking
• Employees with severe medical or psychiatric conditions that prevent them from participating in the group format