How do your donations accelerate research for a cure and improve the lives of people affected by MS?
Your generosity supports ACP’s initiatives to accelerate MS research for quicker diagnosis, more effective treatments, and a cure for all living with the disease.
Your support enables iConquerMS to fuel groundbreaking research that directly addresses the needs and concerns of those living with MS.
Healthy Mind Healthy You explored whether shorter mindfulness programs are as effective as the typical 8-week courses and how individual traits affect their impact.
The study recruited over 4,400 adults nationwide from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute’s (PCORI’s) patient-powered research networks, including iConquerMS. Participants were randomly assigned to an 8-week or 3-session online mindfulness program, with well-being assessments every two weeks and post-sessions.
Mindfulness helps improve well-being by teaching people to focus on the present without judgment, but it’s unclear how much practice is needed.
Results showed that shorter mindfulness programs were just as effective as standard 8-week sessions. Younger participants and those who completed more sessions experienced the best results. This suggests that shorter programs can benefit a wide range of people, especially younger and more dedicated individuals. These findings will help guide clinicians, patients, and caregivers in choosing the right mindfulness approach for stress management and wellness.
Your support fuels progress. By donating to ACP, you help us advance innovative research studies like Healthy Mind Healthy You – designed to meet the real needs of people living with MS. Together, we can create a brighter future for those affected by MS.
