APS

31st APS Annual Convention · 2019

Wellness in the Workplace: A 30-Day Mindfulness Program Reduced Stress and Improved Mood in Lawyers

Washington, DC · May 2019

Poster · Cognitive

  • Emily Nielsen
    Western University
  • Jeena Cho
    JC Law Group P.C.
  • Leslie Wallis
    Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
  • Lauren Martyn
    Western University
  • John Minda
    Western University

Abstract

Fifty lawyers completed a 30-day, mindfulness program. Pre- and post-test comparisons revealed significant decreases in stress, negative affect, and depression, as well as increases in positive affect and mindful cognition. No changes were observed in a wait-list control group of fifty lawyers.

Organizational/Workplace/Leadership

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