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  • Occupational Health
  • Behavioral Science

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  • Stress, low resilience, and lack of mindfulness impact employee well-being.
  • Interventions are more scalable if delivered without in-person training.
  • Self-directed programs offer accessible solutions for workplace wellness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a self-directed Stress Management and Resiliency Training (SMART) program.
  • To assess the impact of a written-material-only SMART program on stress, resilience, and mindfulness.
  • To determine if self-guided interventions can improve psychological well-being.

Main Methods:

  • 37 employees from a medical center participated.
  • Participants received written materials for the SMART program.
  • Skills included stress/resilience education, present-moment attention, and cognitive reframing.

Main Results:

  • 34 participants (89%) completed the 12-week study.
  • Statistically significant improvements were observed in perceived stress, resilience, mindfulness, and anxiety.
  • Quality of life also showed significant enhancement.

Conclusions:

  • The self-directed SMART program demonstrated short-term effectiveness.
  • Written-material-only delivery is a viable method for stress reduction and resilience enhancement.
  • The program successfully improved mindfulness, quality of life, and reduced stress and anxiety.