MBSR in a Hispanic Immigrant Population in St. Louis

Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) is a group-based intervention developed in 1979 by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn to provide mindfulness training in order to decrease stress and improve overall well-being. MBSR has been shown to be effective for a series of patient outcomes including depression, anxiety disorders, sleep disorders, and chronic pain management. MBSR is a structured intervention delivered through an 8-week course of up to 30 participants who meet for 2.5 hours per week.