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Self-Guided Internet-Based Mindfulness-Informed Stress Management for Generalized Anxiety Disorder: Randomized

Ziwei Wang1,2, Hui Qi Tong3, Jianrong Yue1,2

  • 1Department of Neurology and Psychiatry, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1095 Jiefang Avenue, Wuhan, Hubei, 430030, China, 86 13995561816.

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This study found that an 8-week internet-based stress management program (iSM) significantly reduced anxiety and depressive symptoms in adults with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) when added to usual pharmacotherapy.

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generalized anxiety disorderinternet-based interventionlongitudinal network analysismindfulnessrandomized controlled trialstress management

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Digital Health
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) involves stress-anxiety cycles.
  • Limited evidence exists for brief, self-guided internet-based stress management as an adjunct to pharmacotherapy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Evaluate an 8-week internet-based stress management (iSM) program with mindfulness techniques as an adjunct to treatment as usual (TAU) for GAD.
  • Examine predictors of response and symptom dynamics in adults with GAD.

Main Methods:

  • A single-blind, randomized controlled trial involving 140 adults with GAD.
  • Participants were assigned to iSM + TAU or TAU alone.
  • Intervention included 8 weekly self-guided online modules with mindfulness and Baduanjin exercises.

Main Results:

  • iSM + TAU demonstrated greater reductions in anxiety and depressive symptoms compared to TAU alone.
  • Significant improvements were noted in somatic symptoms, state anxiety, mindfulness, rumination, and perceived stress.
  • Higher baseline mindfulness predicted better treatment response, while higher trait anxiety predicted poorer outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • This is the first trial of a brief, culturally adapted digital mindfulness intervention for GAD in Chinese adults.
  • The iSM intervention shows clinical benefits and potential as a scalable, resource-efficient approach.
  • The study combined RCT with network analyses to offer insights into symptom change processes over time.